On-site
SaaS
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🇫🇷 French
About this role
Your missionAbout the JobNeptune Software is the SAP-native application development platform: we turn SAP business logic into the Business Applications, Process Orchestration, and AI Agents people use to get work done. Native on SAP and connected across the enterprise, Neptune closes the execution gap between what SAP manages and how work actually happens.
With Naia, teams move from AI-assisted development to full pro-code without ever starting over. Founded in Oslo in 2011, Neptune is trusted by 850+ enterprises and 4 million users worldwide, fast-growing company on a mission to Make Work Flow.We are growing our presence in France and are looking for an ambitious, Senior Account Executive to join our French sales team.
You'll work alongside our Regional Sales Manager to expand Neptune's footprint in the French enterprise market — hunting new strategic customers and building long-term relationships with large organizations.This is a pure new-business hunting role: you'll own a portfolio of target accounts across our priority industries, build your own pipeline from the ground up, and be the driving force behind new logo wins in France.
You'll also be flexible to wear multiple hats — supporting marketing campaigns, representing Neptune at industry events, and feeding market insight back into the France go-to-market plan.LocationParis – Remote
ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage a high-quality pipeline of new-logo enterprise opportunities in France.Own and develop a personal portfolio of target accounts among large French corporations.Lead proactive outreach activities (calls, emails, LinkedIn) to generate executive-level meetings and new opportunities — true hunter mentality, not account farming.Develop and execute account strategies to win business with large, strategic customers.Partner with Marketing on targeted campaigns and represent Neptune at major French industry events and trade shows.Build trusted, long-term relationships with decision-makers across multiple fu
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
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.
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
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