Storyblok

Strategic International Account Executive – EMEA, French Speaking

Storyblok

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇫🇷 France

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Directly contribute to the expansion of the assigned region through the generation of new Enterprise clients
  • Value selling working directly with executive buyers including Chief Marketing Officers and Heads of Digital
  • Build and implement with an extended team a go-to-market plan to deliver maximum revenue potential for your territory
  • Work with and supporting the BDR & Partner team in outbound sales activities
  • Lead potential new customers through the sales journey and presentation of Storyblok’s solutions
  • Prospect new customers (min 20% of pipeline should be self generated and the best AEs target 100% self generation)
  • Nurture a small number of priority accounts to generate expansions into new divisions as well as product upsells from the launch of Storyblok FlowMotion and Strata in 2026
  • Negotiation of commercial offers for customers
  • Navigate through the legal and procurement process in complex B2B SaaS sales
  • Maintain a healthy relationship with existing clients and support Customer Success in upselling into existing accounts
  • Evangelize the Storyblok vision through product demonstrations, in-market events, and account specific initiatives

Requirements

  • Proven record of success in closing large and complex SaaS Enterprise deals over $200k
  • Languages: must be a native or near-native French speaker, with strong proficiency in English. Knowledge of Spanish or Italian is a plus.
  • Ability to map out and strategically define account & territory plans
  • Familiarity with Sales methodologies like Challenger Sales, SPIN Selling, Sandler, MEDDIC etc.
  • 5 years of proven SaaS solution selling experience as an Account Executive
  • Evidence of relationship building skills with an ability to grow and nurture relationships
  • Some technical knowledge of the CMS space and digital experience ecosystem
  • Ability to switch the context and messaging between technical and marketing audiences
  • Must be fluent in the local language of the territory (speaking and writing)
  • Travel primarily within the assigned region, to foster client relationships and participate in events that contribute to the growth and success of Storyblok
Benefits
  • Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
  • Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
  • Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
  • Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
  • Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
  • VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
  • The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
  • As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
  • An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SaaS salesEnterprise salesSales methodologiesChallenger SalesSPIN SellingSandlerMEDDICCMS knowledgeDigital experience ecosystemAccount planning
Soft skills
Relationship buildingNegotiationStrategic thinkingCommunicationPresentation skillsCustomer success supportContext switchingTeam collaborationEvangelizing visionNurturing accounts