On-site
SaaS
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🇫🇷 French
About this role
About Speexx: Speexx is the #1 platform for people development. Combining cutting-edge AI technology with world-class coaches, Speexx delivers digital business coaching and language training services for global workforces.
Since 2012, Speexx has helped over 1500 international clients level up their organization's professional development and received over 200 prestigious accolades from top tier publications like G2, Fosway, and TIME Magazine for our best-in-class product.
Together with our diverse network of trainers, coaches, and full-time Speexxies, we are building the future of learning and development, and this is just the start. We are looking for a Key Account Manager based in France.
However, we are also open to candidates located elsewhere in Germany, Spain, or Italy.Your ImpactAs a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of strategic national and international accounts.
Your role goes beyond managing existing business: you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, understand their business and people development priorities, and identify opportunities to expand the value Speexx brings to their organization. You will act as a trusted business partner to your clients, combining a consultative approach with a strong commercial mindset.
Working closely with Customer Success, Marketing and SDR teams, you will turn customer needs and business challenges into sustainable growth opportunities.
What You'll DoManage and grow a portfolio of strategic national and international accounts. Build and execute account growth plans, identifying client priorities, key stakeholders and short- and long-term growth opportunities. Drive account expansion by identifying and developing upsell and cross-sell opportunities, while also contributing to new business opportunities within your market.
Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders, acting as a trusted and consultative busi
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Dedicated prospecting team
Structured growth path
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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