Manager, Business Development (BDR) - French Speaking

Salesforce.com, inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce.com, inc. Dublin is seeking a Sales Leader to spearhead the French market, overseeing Account Executives, Account Managers and BDRs.

This role drives change management, scales a high-velocity team, and leverages AI-enabled selling to accelerate pipeline and revenue growth. You will partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations to optimize campaigns, recruit and coach talent, and ensure exceptional bilingual communication in French and English while delivering strategic market

Qualifications

• Currently in a Sales Leader role with a proven track record of managing and scaling sales teams.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and adoption of new tech.
• Experience at the intersection of Sales and AI and its practical use in pipeline generation.
• Proven enterprise software sales success with quotas and complex deals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic shift of the French market sales organization.
• Drive adoption of Agentic AI tools for research, prospecting and workflow automation.
• Recruit, onboard and coach diverse team members for future AE roles.
• Design and execute market-specific sales strategies for the territory.
• Define objectives and incentives to maximize productivity and results.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Ops to optimize campaigns and report on revenue impact.

Skills

Sales leadership

Bilingual French/English

Change management

AI in sales

Enterprise software sales

Communication mastery

Job description

Sales Leader, BDR Manager France- French Speaking

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Covering the French Market)

The Opportunity

Ready to pioneer the next frontier of sales excellence? We are seeking an established, high-performing Sales Leader—currently operating as a Sales Manager managing Account managers, Account Executives and/or Business Development Representatives (BDRs)—to spearhead and transform our French market organization.
This isn’t a traditional "maintenance" management role. We are undergoing a major shift in how we go to market. As a Business Development Manager, you will act as a critical change agent, scaling a high-velocity team while actively evolving our sales development organization. You will be at the forefront of integrating Agentic AI into our workflow—shifting the team from manual outreach to strategic AI orchestration—while continuing to act as a world-class talent incubator for the next generation of AEs.
If you are a strategic leader who thrives on navigating ambiguity, driving change management, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to unlock revenue, this highly visible role is your next career defining step.

Your Impact

Change Management & Evolution

Lead the strategic shift of the sales development organization. You will guide the team through process overhauls, shifting mindsets, and adopting modern methodologies as our go-to-market strategy evolves.

Agentic AI Innovation

Drive the adoption and mastery of Agentic AI tools within the team. You will train and scale the organization to leverage autonomous AI agents for deep research, hyper-personalized prospecting, and workflow automation, multiplying team output and pipeline quality.

Talent Incubator

Recruit, onboard, and coach a diverse team, preparing them for future promotion into closing Account Executive roles through rigorous pipeline and sales competency training.

Strategic Market Leadership

Design and execute sophisticated sales strategies tailored to the nuances of the French territory, turning raw data and AI-driven insights into high-value revenue pipeline.

Performance & Tech Optimization

Define objectives, design creative team incentives, and cultivate a culture of high performance. Balance human emotional intelligence with advanced technology to maximize productivity.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Operations to optimize campaign follow-ups, refine tech stacks, and report on lead quality and revenue impact to senior stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

Current Sales Leadership Experience

You are currently operating in a Sales Leader position, with a proven track record of directly managing, mentoring, and scaling Account Executives, Account Managers and/or Business Development teams.

Language Mastery

Absolute fluency (written and spoken) in both French and English is mandatory for this role.

Change Agent Mindset

Proven experience leading teams through organizational, cultural, or technological change. You don't just manage processes; you inspire people through transitions.

Tech-Forward Vision

A strong passion for—and ideally experience with—the intersection of Sales and AI. You understand how Agentic AI can be used to supercharge pipeline generation, and you know how to operationalize it.

Sales Background

A consistent, proven track record of over-achieving quotas in enterprise software sales (CRM, SaaS, or Enterprise Applications preferred).

Communication Mastery

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to manage upwards, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trust within a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

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