Account Executive in Food & Beverage Sales responsible for managing the entire sales cycle. Focused on engaging prospects and turning them into happy Alan customers, primarily in France.
Responsibilities
You will own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through to closing.
In our Food & Beverage Sales team, the average sales cycle is six months, working with companies of 30 to 300 employees and an average ARR of €150K.
At Alan, Account Executives drive deals and close strategic opportunities with prospects.
We sometimes manage customer relationships to ensure the smoothest possible onboarding.
You will educate prospects, deliver inspiring product demos, and onboard key stakeholders to make the transition from prospect to customer seamless.
We expect you to understand and apply the Alan Smart & Soft selling method.
This method makes the prospect experience an integral part of the overall Alan customer experience—pleasant and delightful for everyone.
You will be instructive with prospects (Smart) and define the best personalized high-touch strategy for each prospect (Soft).
You will also help the company grow and improve by challenging our product(s), methods, and strategy, and by participating in initiatives to expand our customer base.
Requirements
Minimum of 4 years' experience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing; prospecting is a key part of the role.
Full professional proficiency in French (C2+) and advanced level of English.
Highly organized with exceptional follow-up skills.
Empathetic and passionate about understanding and solving prospects’ problems.
Able to influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus-building.
Deep understanding of value drivers in recurring-revenue business models.
Positive attitude and strong ability to collaborate within a small team.
Eager to learn quickly and make an impact from day one.
Based in (or willing to relocate to) Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, or Marseille.
Benefits
Competitive compensation. Generous equity packages complement your base salary (for permanent contracts only).
Flexible office and hybrid setup. Great office space at our Paris HQ or sponsored co-working hubs in Bordeaux, Lyon, or Marseille.
All the tools you need. Top-of-the-line equipment: MacBook Air, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-cancelling headphones.
Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours. Organize your time as you wish.
Comprehensive health insurance: 100% coverage for you and your children, 90–100% coverage for partners depending on country (permanent contracts only).
Transport. Generous transit benefit.
Learning & training opportunities. A flexible training policy, free books, and budget to attend or speak at conferences when opportunities arise.
Personal growth through coaching: At Alan, coaching isn’t just a perk—it’s core to who we are. Every Alaner is paired with a dedicated coach from day one to help maximize impact, nurture engagement, and develop to their full potential.
Parental leave. Enhanced parental leave for all new parents (for permanent contracts only).
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