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Account Executive New Business, French Market
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM:
We are a team of 80 Sales Representatives who love sales. We provide extensive training and professional development opportunities for significant career growth. This is not just a sales role—it is a consultative position where you will act as a trusted advisor to vendors. As a leading marketplace in the wedding sector, we are the go-to reference for businesses operating in this industry. This allows us to take a consultative sales approach, not only advising clients with personalized campaigns but also training them in marketing and sales strategies to help them grow their business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acquisition of new clients: Acquisition of new clients already present on the platform in a free format, to whom we offer up-selling to premium. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach and relationship-building.
- Management and expansion of the assigned client portfolio
- Training and consulting for clients: Provide guidance and support to clients, helping them understand and leverage products/services to meet their business needs.
- Manage outbound sales activities: Conduct cold calling and prospecting activities to identify and engage new clients, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the full sales cycle.
- Manager inbound leads: Reach out to clients interested in learning more about our premium services guiding them through the benefits and opportunities available.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sales and B2B client management (new business development, client retention, and account management)
- Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills
- Excellent listening and communication abilities
- Highly results-oriented, determined, and team-driven
- A strong passion for sales and a proactive approach to feedback and continuous improvement
- Ability to work in multicultural, structured, and dynamic environments
- Native-level French and fluent English proficiency
WORK MODEL:
This role is Together@TKWW-eligible and based near one of our office hubs. You’ll be expected to work in the office two days a week as part of our hybrid work model.
About The Knot Worldwide
Learn moreIn 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading global family of brands inspire, inform and celebrate our communities as they move through life’s biggest milestones. From the proposal to the wedding day, creating a home to starting a family together, we’re there for them every step of the way.
Quota Attainment
39.6%
Culture
2.9
Compensation
2.0
Product Market Fit
3.3
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