Senior Strategic Sales Executive

Tencent Open · verified Oct 13, 2026

France-Paris Full-time Senior Account Executive

At a glance

Senior Account Executive role at Tencent. France-Paris · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Executive

SenioritySenior

LocationFrance-Paris

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 13, 2026 · today

Role brief

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What you'll do

Run deals from initial prospecting through contract signature, then grow the accounts you win
Build senior executive relationships and serve as a trusted adviser to strategic customers
Set account plans, focus sales activity, and deliver against cloud revenue quotas
Shape proposals around Tencent Cloud digital-native products and customer needs
Coordinate with solutions engineering, legal and finance to advance complex negotiations

What you bring

At least ten years selling B2B technology, cloud or digital solutions
A track record of closing complex deals with C-level buyers
Fluent English and French are required for this role
Strong consultative selling, negotiation and executive communication skills

Who this fits

This senior sales role suits a hunter who can win strategic customers and expand key accounts, particularly in retail, telecom, eCommerce or gaming. The position is based in Paris and covers strategic accounts in the Netherlands. Mandarin and experience with AI or eCommerce are advantages.

From the employer

Business Unit

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

What the Role Entails

Position Overview

Tencent Cloud is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Strategic Sales Manager to be based in Paris. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing Tencent Cloud’s most important strategic accounts in the Netherlands. This role requires a strategic mindset to define sales priorities, develop and execute action plans, exceed cloud sales targets, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in target accounts. The individual will play a critical role in driving cloud revenue growth, securing new large strategic clients—especially in Retail, telecom, eCommerce, Gaming —and leading the negotiation and management of high-value contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full sales cycle: from prospecting and lead generation to closing contracts and driving account expansion.
Build and manage executive-level (C-level) relationships to become a trusted advisor.
Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve and exceed sales quotas.
Act as a product expert on Tencent Cloud's digital native offerings, crafting solution-based proposals.
Partner cross-functionally with Solutions Engineering, Legal, and Finance to deliver value and close complex deals.

Who We Look For

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 10+ years of B2B sales experience in technology/cloud/digital sectors, with a proven track record of selling complex solutions to C-level executives.
Skills: A true "hunter" with outstanding ability to close. Exceptional in consultative selling, negotiation, and executive communication.
Mindset: Highly motivated, goal-oriented self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Plus: Curiosity and experience in AI; background in E-commerce.
Languages: Fluent English and French are mandatory.Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

Results-driven and quota-obsessed.
A skilled relationship-builder and strategic account manager.
A proactive problem solver and a team collaborator.
Adaptable and a fast learner in a dynamic environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.