Alan

Account Executive, Mid-market

Alan
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeParis • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with a strong focus on customer onboarding and relationship management. Proficient in applying strategic selling methods and understanding value drivers in recurring revenue business models.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Full Sales Cycle ManagementCold-Calling and ProspectingFluent in French (C2) and Advanced EnglishMaster's or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/InsuranceEmpathy and Problem-Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Engage with prospects and turn them into Alan customers
  • Focus on companies in designated verticals including Tech & Engineering, Business Services & Media, Retail, Transport, HCR, Learn & Care, Food & Beverage or Metallurgy
  • Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing
  • Manage sales cycles averaging 4–6 months for companies with 30–300 employees and average ARR of €150K
  • Drive deals and close strategic opportunities with prospects
  • Handle some customer relationships to ensure the best possible onboarding
  • Educate prospects and provide inspiring product demonstrations
  • Onboard key stakeholders and ensure a seamless transition from prospect to customer
  • Apply the Alan Smart & Soft selling method
  • Define personalized, high-touch strategies for prospects
  • Help improve Alan’s products, methods, and strategy
  • Participate in initiatives to expand the customer base

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 4 years of experience managing the whole sales cycle, from prospecting to closing
  • Full working proficiency in French (C2 and above)
  • Advanced level in English
  • Highly organized with exceptional follow-up skills
  • Empathy and passion for understanding and solving prospects' problems
  • Ability to influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus-building
  • Deep understanding of value drivers in recurring revenue business models
  • Ability to collaborate in a small team
  • Eagerness to learn fast and make an impact from day one
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Annecy, Nantes or Biarritz
  • The application form asks about a Master degree (Master II, BAC+5 or higher) or Bachelor degree (Licence, BAC+3/4) in Business / Finance / Insurance; candidates without these qualifications may receive customized initial training
  • Proven track record of cold-calling and prospecting
  • Proven experience owning the full sales cycle and closing deals

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous equity packages complement your base salary, for permanent contracts only
  • Flexible office with hybrid setup
  • Office space at the Paris HQ or sponsored co-working hubs in Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Annecy, Nantes or Biarritz
  • Top-of-the-range equipment: MacBook Air, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-canceling headphones
  • Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours
  • Extremely comprehensive healthcare insurance: 100% for you and your children, 90–100% for partners depending on your country, for permanent contracts only
  • Generous transit benefit
  • Flexible training policy
  • Free books
  • Budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises
  • Dedicated coach from day one
  • Extended parental leave for all new parents, for permanent contracts only

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementProspectingClosing DealsProduct DemonstrationsValue Drivers in Recurring RevenueNegotiationConsensus-BuildingCustomer OnboardingStrategic Selling MethodsFollow-Up Skills
Soft Skills
Highly OrganizedEmpathyPassion for Problem-SolvingCollaborationEagerness to Learn
Industry Keywords
Tech & EngineeringBusiness ServicesMediaRetailTransportHealthcareFood & BeverageMetallurgyRecurring Revenue Business ModelsCustomer Base Expansion