Junior Account Executive - French Speaking

Pipedrive; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive junior account executive to drive growth in the French market. In this dynamic role, you will engage with trial users, conduct demos, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Collaborating with sales and customer success teams, you will work towards conversion targets while gaining exposure to broader EMEA regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-first culture that values authenticity and teamwork, where your contributions will help small and medium-sized businesses thrive. If you have a passion for sales and customer relationships, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Wellness perks

Performance-based bonuses

28 paid leave days

Well-being days

Compassionate leave

Pawternal leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-cycle sales experience or 2+ years in customer-facing roles.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for inbound trial users from initial contact to conversion.
• Conduct tailored product demonstrations to showcase Pipedrive’s solutions.

Skills

Full-cycle sales experience

CRM systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organization and attention to detail

Customer-first approach

Goal-oriented mindset

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Job description

We believe it takes great people to create a great product. That’s why our team lives our company values, and we hire based on them, too. Since 2010, Pipedrive has been on a mission to support sales and marketing teams with easy-to-use, powerful tools that make everyday work faster and easier. Today, our cloud-based software is trusted by over 100,000 companies and used in 179 countries. We have grown from a five-person team to a truly international company of over 850+ people, representing more than 50 nationalities, with ten offices distributed across Europe and the US. In 2020, Pipedrive received a majority investment from Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, making Pipedrive the fifth unicorn from Estonia.

We’re looking for a junior account executive to help drive growth in the French market and beyond. Based in Lisbon, you’ll play a key role in converting trial users into paying customers by engaging with prospects, conducting demos, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. You’ll collaborate with sales and customer success teams to hit conversion targets while also gaining exposure to other EMEA regions for broader sales development. If you’re a proactive communicator with a passion for sales and customer relationships, we’d love to meet you!

Your new adventure:

• Own the full sales cycle for inbound trial users, from initial contact to conversion, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience
• Engage with trial customers via calls and emails to understand their business needs and demonstrate how Pipedrive can add value
• Conduct tailored product demonstrations to showcase Pipedrive’s solutions and guide users toward a purchasing decision
• Track and manage customer interactions in our internal Pipedrive system, ensuring timely follow-ups and smooth deal progression
• Support trial users through the decision-making process, addressing questions and overcoming objections to drive conversions
• Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to optimize lead distribution across France and other EMEA markets
• Stay up to date with Pipedrive’s features and sales strategies to provide the best solutions for customers

Does this sound like you?

• At least 1 year of full-cycle sales experience, preferably as an AE, or 2+ years in a customer-facing role, such as customer or channel management
• Experience with CRM systems and a strong understanding of sales processes
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, effective questioning, and relationship-building
• Strong organization and attention to detail, ensuring seamless follow-ups and precise documentation
• Ability to navigate challenges while maintaining a customer-first approach
• Goal-oriented mindset and competitive drive, with a focus on achieving targets and strong collaboration with the team to optimize sales efforts
• Fluency in French and English, with additional languages being a plus

Why Pipedrive?

• People-first culture - Be part of a team that values authenticity, champions collaboration, and supports each other—no egos, just teamwork. Work alongside top talent from around the world in an inclusive space where different perspectives fuel our best ideas. Everyone is welcome
• Unlock potential – Push boundaries, take ownership, and experiment with the latest technologies as we enhance our AI First Vision. We empower bold ideas that drive real change
• We’ve got you – Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible hours, wellness perks and SWAG. Think performance-based bonuses, 28 paid leave days, well-being days, compassionate leave, and even pawternal leave—because we take care of ourselves and our people
• Grow with us – Whether through mentorship, coaching, or internal mobility, we invest in helping you unlock your potential. Open, honest feedback and clear communication are at our core. We grow together through trust and accountability
• Packed with purpose – Help 100,000+ small and medium-sized businesses grow and succeed while doing meaningful, customer-driven work

Pipedrive is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

Please note that for this role we’re currently unable to offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

We’re on the lookout for a junior account executive to join us in our Lisbon office.

If this is something for you, send us your resume (in English) or a link to your LinkedIn profile and please add why we should pay extra attention to your application.