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About SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The ExperienceAs a Cloud Account Executive, you will drive strategic growth by delivering cloud and data management solutions to enterprise clients across France. Operating in an individual contributor capacity with sector-lead visibility, you will act as a trusted advisor to enterprise organizations seeking to modernize their data architecture, governance, and cloud capabilities.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will partner closely with solution architects, professional services teams, and global strategic partners to drive end-to-end sales execution and enable digital transformation for our clients.
What You'll Actually Be Doing- Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan for the French market, actively generating pipeline and managing complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery to closing.
- Cultivate long-term, trusted relationships with C-level executives (CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, and line-of-business leaders), translating technical cloud challenges into high-value business outcomes.
- Orchestrate internal resources-including Solution Engineers, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Partner Alliances-to deliver comprehensive account strategies and maximize deal value.
- Maintain rigorous pipeline management and forecasting accuracy using enterprise CRM tools and structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC).
- Articulate the strategic value of Cloud Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, and Data Quality as foundational elements for enterprise AI and digital transformation.
You're Our Person If...- Demonstrated track record of enterprise software or SaaS sales experience, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets within cloud, data, or infrastructure markets.
- Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles with C-suite executives.
- Demonstrated application of structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, SPIN, or Value Selling).
- Professional business fluency in both French and English
- Based in or near Paris, with the ability to work in a hybrid model and travel to client sites within France as needed.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Even Better If...- Direct experience selling solutions focused on Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Quality, or Cloud Analytics.
- Established business network and familiarity with vertical markets across France.
- Prior experience collaborating with strategic cloud hyperscalers, global systems integrators (GSIs), or partner networks.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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