SMB Account Executive - French Speaker

441 SFDC Ireland Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Inclusive resource groups

Culture of equality

Job summary

Salesforce in Dublin is seeking an Account Executive for the France market to lead end-to-end sales cycles across SMB to mid-market. You will partner with BDE, pre-sales, and marketing to drive new business and expansion, using a consultative approach with Salesforce AI and Data solutions.

This hybrid Dublin role includes relocation assistance and language requirements (French + English). Fluent in French and English is mandatory; you will navigate complex sales cycles, build executive

Qualifications

• Full-Cycle Sales: proven track record of quota-carrying, tech/SaaS sales from prospecting to close
• Territory & Account Planning: create territory & account plans to identify and close opportunities
• Research & Discovery: uncover prospect business challenges, processes, goals
• Solutioning: craft value propositions mapping to customer needs and tech solutions
• Communication: clear, effective engagement across writing, speaking, presentations and tools

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated customer set in the France market, managing the sales cycle from prospecting through close
• Drive new business acquisition and expansion as primary growth focus
• Utilize a consultative approach to map Salesforce AI/Data solutions to customer goals
• Develop trusted relationships with decision-makers through regular digital engagement and meetings
• Collaborate with Business Development, Pre-sales and Marketing to optimize the sales funnel and close deals

Skills

Full-Cycle Sales

Territory Planning

Research & Discovery

Solutioning

Communication

Resourcefulness

Team Selling

Mindset

Languages

Job description

About Salesforce

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Relocate to Dublin with Ease

We know that relocation is a big decision — which is why we walk with you every step of the way. From the moment you accept your offer to the day you arrive in Dublin, you'll have access to a full support system.

How it works:

• Offer Acceptance: Your relocation support begins immediately.


• Relocation Consultation: We'll connect you with our relocation experts to plan your move.


• Moving & Settling In: We provide dedicated assistance with PPS applications, housing searches, and relocation benefits.


• Onboarding in Dublin: You'll join your new team at our world-class Dublin campus for Day 1 orientation.

About the Role

Join Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, as an Account Executive focusing on the France market. Based in our Dublin hub, you will lead the “agentic era” of technology, helping France businesses transform through AI, Data, and CRM.

Key Requirements

• Language: Full professional fluency in French and English is mandatory.


• Location: This is a Hybrid role based in Dublin, Ireland (Relocation assistance included).

Your Mission

As an Account Executive for the France team, you own the end-to-end sales cycle. You aren't just selling software, you are selling the Salesforce platform, including AI-powered innovation across the Customer 360. You will balance “whitespace” prospecting (new business) with strategic expansion within existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Sales: Lead a dedicated customer set in the France market, managing complex sales projects from lead generation to closing, across a complex SMB territory spanning new logo and expansion business.


• Strategic Growth: Drive performance against key metrics with a primary focus on new business acquisition and expansion.


• Solution Selling: Utilize a consultative approach to identify business challenges and align Salesforce AI and Data solutions to customer goals.


• Relationship Building: Develop trusted relationships with decision-makers through regular digital engagement and face-to-face meetings, independently identifying decision-makers and influencers.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Development, Pre-sales, and Marketing to optimize the sales funnel, as well as other teams to structure and close deals, bringing in SEs and cross-functional resources as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Full-Cycle Sales: Proven track record of quota-carrying, tech/SaaS sales experience managing the sales cycle from prospecting through close


• Territory & Account Planning: Create territory & account plans to identify, qualify, and successfully close opportunities.


• Research & Discovery: Uncover prospect's business challenges, processes, and strategic goals.


• Solutioning: Craft value propositions that map to customer needs and demonstrate an understanding of technology solutions.


• Communication: Clear, effective and timely engagement across writing, speech, presentation, and tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Slides).


• Resourcefulness: Drive results using all tools and resources available.


• Team Selling: Align with account teams and partners to support deals and customer success.


• Mindset: Coachable, competitive, and motivated by ambitious goals.


• Language: Fluent in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Methodology: Familiarity with MEDDPICC, Challenger, or Value Selling


• Strategic Alliances: Ability to develop cases and lead strategic partnerships.


• Adaptability: Thriving in a fast-paced environment.


• Track Record: Consistently meeting or exceeding quota.

What's In It For You

Personal Wellbeing

• Personal Wellbeing: Private health insurance, life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and a monthly wellness allowance.

Flexibility

• Flexibility: Flexible time off and leave policies, plus comprehensive parental support programs.

Career Development

• Career Development: Access to world-class AI and sales training, mentorship, and a clear path for promotion within the global Salesforce ecosystem.

Giving Back

• Giving Back: 7 paid volunteer days per year and donation matching for the causes you care about.

Perks

• Perks: Employee discounts, inclusive resource groups, and a culture that celebrates Equality.

Equality & Inclusion

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process where required.

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Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to all …

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