Key Account Manager (m/f/d)

    Speexx

    🇫🇷 Paris, France
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇫🇷 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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    SDR Support

    Dedicated prospecting team

    ✓
    Career Development

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Sales
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    Template question
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    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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