Account Executive, Enterprise, France at Notion

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Technology, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of full-cycle sales experience, preferably at a fast-growing software company
  • Extensive experience in enterprise SaaS sales within the France region
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
  • Extensive field-based enterprise software sales experience, selling solutions into large enterprise accounts
  • Proven ability to sell into C-Level and work with stakeholders across various lines of business
  • Experience in complex solution sales and consistently closing large figure deals
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both French and English
  • A builder mentality who thrives in collaborative environments
  • Self-motivated and able to manage tasks and projects independently
  • Ability to operate within the gray and find creative or out-of-the-box solutions when faced with ambiguity
  • Fluency in English and French
  • Based in Paris
  • Full-time employment
  • Ability to work in-office on Mondays and Thursdays (Anchor Days), with potential additional in-office days

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation and pre-qualification to negotiation, closing, and renewing deals for strategic accounts in the France region, as well as in our Emerging markets
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
  • Conduct comprehensive discovery sessions to understand client needs and present tailored solutions
  • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing structures to secure profitable deals
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and pipeline management using CRM tools
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Marketing, Product, and Customer Success, to deliver exceptional value to clients
  • Help build pipeline, generate revenue, and expand our most strategic customers
  • Define/iterate on our sales motions and provide customer feedback to help shape our roadmap

Skills

CRM
Sales Pipeline Management
Lead Generation
Negotiation
Product Demonstrations
Account Management
French
English
Discovery Sessions
Strategic Planning

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$325.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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