Account Executive – Strategic Retail, French Speaking

Bazaarvoice

Account Executive driving sales cycle for Bazaarvoice in Southern Europe. Requires expertise in retail and enterprise SaaS with fluency in French.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-value enterprise SaaS deals and driving the sales cycle from start to finish, with a strong focus on value-selling and account planning in complex retail environments. Proficient in leading internal support teams and maintaining a high volume of outbound sales activity while staying informed on e-commerce trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SaaS Sales ExperienceValue-Selling ExpertiseAccount PlanningRetail Industry KnowledgeFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementPipeline GenerationROI DemonstrationQuota ExceedingDeep-Dive Business Analysis

Soft Skills

EnthusiasmCoachabilityWork EthicLeadership

Industry Keywords

E-Commerce TrendsRetail OrganizationsComplex SalesCustomer-Facing RoleHigh-Value Portfolios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a pipeline and drive the sales cycle from start to finish.
Conduct account planning, territory management, and continuous pipeline generation.
Manage the entire lifecycle of high-value enterprise SaaS deals.
Move beyond standard discovery to conduct deep-dive analyses into a retailer's business model.
Confidently demonstrate and defend the ROI of our platform, building consensus from Marketing Managers up to CMO, CTO, and Procurement levels.
Drive urgency throughout the sales funnel and maintain a high volume of outbound activity.
Stay ahead of e-commerce industry trends, competitor movements, and shifts in consumer behavior.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 year experience in a customer-facing, new-business SaaS hunter role, with a proven history of managing high-value portfolios and consistently exceeding quotas.
Strong knowledge of and experience selling into large, complex retail organizations.
Expert in value-selling innovative software in a fast-changing space.
Demonstrated ability to lead internal support teams.
A high level of enthusiasm, coachability, and an unwavering work ethic.
French language proficiency at Native or C1 minimum.
Eligibility to work in France without restrictions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Opportunity for professional development
Strong company culture