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FR - FR - Sales Account Executive (m/w/d) – Saarbrücken, Französisch

Saarbrücken
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

We are looking for a committed Account Executive / Sales Executive to drive our growth in French-speaking markets. In this role, you are responsible for the entire sales cycle of our SaaS solution Athereon GRC – in French – and you support organisations in implementing innovative governance, risk and compliance management systems.

What to expect:
  • Winning new customers in French-speaking markets such as Luxembourg, French-speaking Switzerland and France, and growing existing business relationships.
  • Developing and executing an effective sales and marketing strategy for the French-speaking market.
  • Identifying business opportunities through targeted prospecting, networking and partner channels – especially in the SaarLorLux Greater Region.
  • Presenting the value of Athereon GRC and delivering product demonstrations in French.
  • Managing the entire sales cycle – from qualification and needs analysis through to contract negotiation and successful closing.
  • Working closely with Marketing, Customer Success and Product to ensure an outstanding customer experience, including building French-language sales materials.
  • Monitoring the market and competitors in French-speaking markets to continuously develop the sales strategy.


Your profile

What you bring:

  • French at C1, C2 or native level, plus basic English. German is not required.
  • Proven experience in B2B SaaS sales, ideally in GRC, ISMS or related enterprise solutions.
  • A track record of identifying and winning new customers and managing complex sales cycles.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills at “Head of” level and above.
  • A plus: experience with HubSpot.
  • Experience with value-based selling and solution-oriented sales.
  • An independent, structured and results-driven way of working, and willingness to travel to customers in Luxembourg, France, Belgium and Switzerland.

Why us?

With Athereon GRC, we develop software that supports companies, organisations and institutions from the private, public and social sectors in information security and compliance.

From our base in Saarbrücken, at the heart of the Greater Region between Germany, France and Luxembourg, we are now actively expanding our business in French-speaking markets – and you can shape this growth from day one.
Bring your expertise and personality to your daily work – we are looking for people who are as passionate about IT as we are, and for whom thinking outside the box is more than an empty phrase.
Our customer portfolio is an exciting mix of global market leaders, hidden champions and upper mid-sized companies from a wide range of industries.

About us

Athereon GRC GmbH


The Athereon GRC platform is our answer to the growing challenges in the fields of governance, risk, and compliance. The solution is developed by experienced IT and industry specialists in Saarbrücken, right in the heart of Europe. Since 2018, the team has pursued one single goal: transforming our customers’ compliance—with automations and new workflows that are both efficient and resource-friendly.


Our Team


With us, you’ll find a team of specialists, disruptors, innovators, developers, and consultants. Together, we are already solving tomorrow’s GRC challenges today—with software and consulting for modern Governance, Risk & Compliance, 100% made in Germany.


Our Customers


Our software is used daily by tens of thousands of users and international customers from various industries, with whom you will collaborate.


Your Benefits


Want to help us further develop the most innovative GRC solution?

Work–Life Balance:
We set the bar high and want to make the most innovative compliance software on the market even better—together with you. That naturally includes ensuring that you get your well-deserved breaks. We value a healthy work–life balance and mindful interaction with one another.

Career Growth:
We want you to grow with us. That’s why we offer a mentorship program and a wide range of training opportunities designed to help you advance your career.

Boutique Character:
We are highly specialized and offer our customers the best the compliance market has to offer. This standard demands top performance from every one of us—and this is reflected in compensation and career opportunities.

Top Equipment:
You know best which device allows you to work most effectively. That’s why you are free to choose your notebook/smartphone/anything else you need. If you like, you can also use your devices privately.

Fun at Work:
We’re a young and dynamic team. You’ll meet smart people and build valuable connections, for example at internal or external company events. If you like, you can also spend time with us outside of work hours.

Interesting Customers:
As a highly specialized tech company, we work with a number of renowned clients. In your role, you will deal with major and exciting brands from a wide range of industries on a daily basis.

Success & Positive Mindset:
A large part of our success comes from our positive mindset. You’ll work in a company where we face each day with optimism and support one another.


Our Values


Our values inspire and guide us to always do the right thing to make the compliance world better for everyone.

Sustainability:
We not only aim to have a positive impact on the compliance world. As a young company, we support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To avoid unnecessary strain on our planet, we use resources mindfully and offer you the option to work remotely from your home office. Do you have additional ideas to promote sustainability? We’d love to hear them!

Team Spirit & Cohesion:
We value open and transparent communication that fosters positive team spirit. This includes ensuring that all team members are regularly informed about important events and KPIs. Our principle: every opinion counts—yours too! We listen to each other and take our colleagues’ concerns seriously. This is the only way we can pull together and continue developing Athereon GRC into the best compliance software on the market.

Explorer Spirit:
We know that our shared success can only be achieved through satisfied customers. That is why all of our actions aim to meet customer needs with the highest possible quality. We jointly translate customer feedback into innovative approaches. We dare to be creative and explore new paths. If you share this explorer spirit, you’ll fit right in with us.

Commitment:
With us, corporate values are not just empty buzzwords. We want every individual to embody the Athereon spirit and feel at home. Only then can we meet our quality standards and cultivate a company culture that is truly authentic.


Hiring Process


Your path from application to your first day on the team:

Your Application:
Want to become part of our team? Please send us your application documents, including your cover letter and CV. We’re most interested in the level of experience you have with the tech stack specified in the job posting.

Interview:
If your application catches our interest, we’ll invite you to an online interview. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce yourself personally and ask any questions you may have. Depending on the role, there may be more than one interview to give both sides enough time to get to know each other.

Decision:
If your work and experience convince us, we will soon make you a concrete job offer. At this point, we will also clarify the necessary formalities and conditions.

Onboarding:
During your first days on the team, an experienced colleague will guide you and show you how things work. Naturally, your new teammates will also warmly welcome you and help you settle in quickly.