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    Mid Market Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking)

    Ashby

    Europe
    Remote
    ["Full-Time"]
    SaaS
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    Job Type

    ["Full-Time"]

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobicy

    About this role

    About AshbyWe’re building the next generation of enterprise software, starting with products that help talent leaders, recruiters, and managers unlock hiring excellenceSeries D raised in 2025, and growing ARR >100% YoYHave thousands of amazing customers including OpenAI, Deliveroo, Lemonade & AlanMultiple products to win both land-and-expand and material new business dealsRapidly moving up-market with no signs of slowing downImplemented assistive AI throughout the platformKnown for our pace of innovation and advanced analyticsAbout this RoleWe are seeking a French-fluent Mid-Market Account Executive to help us win Mid-Market accounts (100-1k employees) by managing the full sales cycle from pipeline generation through to closed-won.In this role, you'll focus on new logo acquisition.

    Our emphasis is on your raw ability to excel in the areas listed below and your appetite for continuous growth & improvement.You could be a great fit if: You demonstrate mastery of clear communication. You ask questions with precision and can explain complex concepts in simple terms. You have strong track record in Mid Market SaaS sales, having closed many $50k+ deals consistently.

    You have won competitive rip-and-replace opportunities of core/platform technologies. You are proactive in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and are comfortable sourcing >50% of your own pipeline. You're both resourceful and innovative in finding new business opportunities. You love becoming a product and industry expert.

    You're adept at delivering a quick demo to showcase how your solution meets a unique need.⚔️ You're adept at competitive or evangelical selling in new or established markets.

    You're naturally curious about business problems and take pride in positioning specific & creative solutions that solve those problems.️ You skillfully guide prospects through the evaluation & buying process—engaging the right stakeholders to create consensus for a strategic techno

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Master's/MBA·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Ashby's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Ashby, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

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

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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