Account Executive, Business

Zefir zefir.fr Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Paris Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

Mid-level Account Executive role at Zefir. Paris · full-time · €57,000–€65,000 base.

SalaryStated by Zefir

€57,000 – €65,000

Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find, assess, and choose agents who meet Zefir’s standards
Match signed mandates with the most suitable qualified agents
Guide new agents through onboarding and training until they can serve clients independently
Maintain the agent relationship until their property is listed online
Monitor assignment, onboarding, listing, and reassignment KPIs while improving processes with Ops and Account Management

What you bring

Experience prospecting and closing in B2B sales, preferably with little inbound demand
Strong organization for managing many calls, plus clear communication and relationship skills
Ownership, independence, initiative, and comfort using KPIs to guide decisions
Experience in sales, recruitment, account management, operations, or real estate is helpful but not required
Fluency in both French and English

Who this fits

You’ll suit a fast-moving, operational startup role where you handle a high volume of calls and take direct responsibility for agent outcomes. The position is based in Paris with flexible remote work options, and it calls for fluent French and English. It fits someone motivated to grow in an ambitious startup and improve results through hands-on execution.

From the employer

Who We Are

Zefir is building an AI autopilot for home sales in Europe, starting in France: an AI agent runs the entire sale and purchase journey end-to-end, orchestrating local brokers, portals, buyers, and documents.

Backed by over $55 million from top-tier investors like Sequoia Capital, we're committed to accelerating life changes for millions of current and future European homeowners.

Who We Are

Backed by over $55 million from top-tier investors like Sequoia Capital, we're committed to accelerating life changes for millions of current and future European homeowners.

Account Executive Business Team

The Account Executive Business (AEB) ensures that every signed mandate is matched quickly with a qualified, trained and committed real estate agent.

The AEB owns the agent journey from the signature of the seller's mandate to the property going live, with three core missions:

Source & qualify the best agents using clear and standardized criteria.
Onboard & train new agents to make them autonomous before their first seller appointment.
Replace underperforming agents quickly when needed.

The objective is to build a high-quality, reliable and scalable agent network while reducing assignment and listing lead times.

Responsibilities/Mission

Source, select and qualify agents according to Zefir's standards.
Assign mandates to the most relevant qualified agents.
Onboard and train new agents until they start to work with our clients.
Own the agent relationship until the property they will manage is online.
Manage agent replacements quickly when needed.
Track key KPIs around assignment, onboarding, listing and reassignment.
Continuously improve sourcing, qualification and onboarding processes with the Ops and Account Management teams.

Qualification

A first experience in B2B prospecting and closing, ideally with limited or no inbound leads.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle a high volume of calls.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
High level of ownership, autonomy and bias for action.
Data-driven and comfortable working with KPIs.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Previous experience in Sales, Recruitment, Account Management, Operations or Real Estate is a plus.
Desire to grow within an ambitious startup environment with direct impact on results.
Fluency in English and French is required.

Benefits

The following is for permanent employees only. For other contracts (interns, apprentices, fixed-term..), please, check with your recruiter.

Competitive salary: You can run your own simulation with our salary calculator.
BSPCE (Stock Options): Available for everyone, with monthly vesting after year one, over a 4-year period.
Healthcare plan: Full coverage with Alan for team members, their partners, and children.
Office in Le Peletier, Paris (9th arrondissement): With flexible remote work options.
Swile meal card: €11 per worked day.
Swile mobility card: €45/month to support sustainable transportation (metro, carpooling, biking…).
Team events: Monthly Mixers to connect and share good times, and quarterly All Hands to celebrate wins across the company.

Our Operating Principles

🏔️ Steep Mountains Are Steep: Setting ambitious goals and working hard to achieve them.

🌊 Ride Reality: Actively seeking challenges and thriving by adapting flexibly to changes.

🏀 Play for the Front of the Jersey: Prioritizing team success over individual recognition.

Application & Process

We welcome applications from anyone, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or experience. Our team values authenticity and diverse perspectives.

For all roles, our interview process emphasizes hands-on exercises, case studies, or discussions about specific examples of your previous work. We ensure objectives and expectations are clearly communicated at every step.