Account Executive

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Paris, Île-de-France
Mid level
Sales
The Role
As an Account Executive at Cognism, you will engage with commercial business decision makers using a solution-first consultative sales approach. Collaborate with various departments, meet quarterly quotas, and contribute to the growth of the French region's go-to-market strategy. You must have proven success as a quota-carrying Account Executive in a SaaS company.
Summary Generated by Built In

Cognism is a market leader in international sales intelligence. Access to our premium data, has helped a wide variety of global revenue teams change their approach to prospecting, resulting in predictable and prosperous outcomes. 

Following multiple successful funding rounds and the acquisition of Mailtastic (2020), an email signature solution provider, and Kaspr (2022), a Paris-based sales prospecting tool, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As we grow, one of our main objectives is to continue hiring individuals, who are both a professional and cultural fit for our Company. Our values are at the core of everything we do! 

Our people; 

  • Are Nice! 
  • Are Collaborative. We’re in this together! 
  • Are Solution-Focused. For every problem, we’ve got a solution!
  • Are Understanding.
  • Celebrate Individual Contributors. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive global workplace, which encourages you to achieve any goals you may have, while having fun along the way!


Your Role

Our team of Account Executives are accomplished professionals who have high standards of performance, who want to win and be part of a winning team. We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Account Executive, who has a track record of successfully carrying and exceeding quota responsibilities. This person must be an approachable and professional figure, who is respected across the entirety of the Sales Team and beyond. As we continue to expand into France, there has never been a more exciting time to join us! 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Engage in demonstrations with commercial business decision makers. You will be working cross vertically within France. 
  • Solution-first consultative sales approach, using MEDDPICC framework.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with every department of the organisation (on a global scale) in order to drive cohesive success. 
  • Be proactive in your approach to learning. This involves listening to fellow AE demonstrations and seeking help from the team when needed, being proactive as opposed to reactive. 
  • Accurately relay forecasting and pipeline reviews to the Sales Director whilst ensuring that your quarterly quotas are met. 
  • Contribute to the continuous development of the French region, culture and go-to-market strategy.

Requirements: 

  • Previous role as a quota carrying Account Executive (minimum 2 years) with proven success of over performance, in a SaaS organisation. 
  • Comfortable in a generating net new business, high volume, small ticket deals.
  • A can-do and agile attitude, necessary to thrive in a scale-up environment. 
  • A master in active listening with the ability to adapt your tonality and approach to your prospects. 
  • Exceptional gravitas and presentation skills. 
  • Fluency in both French and English is essential.  


We look forward to hearing from you!

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The Company
New York, NY
380 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Cognism is a leader in international sales intelligence, setting a new standard for data quality and compliance, trusted by 1800+ revenue teams worldwide.

Cognism helps businesses find, engage and close their dream prospects by providing premium company and contact information, including firmographics, technographics, sales trigger events, intent data, verified business emails and phone-verified mobile numbers.

Next level GDPR & CCPA compliance, combined with innovative technology and integrations with leading CRM and sales engagement partners, make Cognism the number one choice for businesses looking to create a predictable pipeline, find their next best business opportunity and overcome global compliance barriers.

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