Account Executive Lyon – SaaS Startup
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Upfluence. Lyon · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €86,706–€143,250 across France.
Upfluence has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run about six daily software demos for prospective customers, using supplied leads and your own prospecting
- Sell influencer marketing software and agency services, working to beat monthly targets
- Learn the influencer marketing technology space well enough to guide prospects toward solutions
- Use Salesforce to track sales work and share customer feedback with internal teams
- Coordinate with Product, Marketing and Customer Success to improve the customer experience
What you bring
- You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, and can explain the value of a proposed solution
- You speak English fluently
- You bring initiative, resilience and a strong focus on meeting goals
Who this fits
This Lyon-based role suits someone ready to learn sales through extensive training; prior SaaS or sales experience is not needed. You can work partly remotely, up to two and a half days per week.
From the employer
About Upfluence
Upfluence helps its customers tell their stories with powerful tools dedicated to the creator economy and social commerce.
We allow brands and agencies to collaborate with millions of social media creators and execute comprehensive influencer marketing campaigns. Since its launch in October 2016, Upfluence has yielded a monthly double-digit growth rate, and we are therefore seeking further expansion for our team and offices. Our rapidly growing global team is currently distributed between our offices in NYC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Lyon, and Madrid.
Upfluence is looking for a highly motivated, customer-focused superstar to join our team in the European division. We will provide you with fresh leads on a daily basis and you will guide prospective customers through software demos, educating them on how to leverage our solutions to reach their goals. You will sell our Influencer Marketing Software, as well as our agency offerings. You will make an impact at a growing SaaS company while working 1:1 with our experienced Sales Managers.
Responsibilities
Conduct around six demos a day to potential customers with the leads we provide you, as well as your own prospecting efforts
Strive to exceed monthly targets
Become a subject matter expert in the influencer marketing tech space
Utilize our Salesforce CRM system
Serve as the voice of the customer and collect feedback to drive continuous improvement across all areas, including product
Work cross-functionally with other teams (Product, Marketing, Customer Success)
What we are looking for
No SaaS or Sales experience is necessary; we will provide extensive training
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Loves a challenge, listens to clients, and proposes solutions, always demonstrating value
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on personal growth and achievement
Demonstrates a sense of ownership and pride in both personal and company performance
Self-motivated and hard-working. You aim to exceed your goals, and you thrive working in fast-paced environments
You are a team player, and a positive attitude is a must - you enjoy collaborating with marketing, customer success, product, and others
You are resilient: you believe that mistakes and failures are learning opportunities, and you value feedback as you are always looking to grow
Fluent in English
Any additional language a big plus
What we have to offer
Extensive training in an environment that provides support to help you succeed
Clear career path and growth potential
Flexible work environment
Comprehensive compensation package (base + commission)
We deliver fresh leads daily. You will be contacting people who have shown interest in our software. No call-calling
Stock options
Employee perks
Full comprehensive benefit package
A diverse and international team
Generous PTO & Company holidays
An entrepreneurial environment with room for growth
Position based in Lyon, open to partial remote (up to 2.5 days per week)
Upfluence is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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