Account Manager - Software Sales (French Speaking)

Job Title: Account Manager - Software Sales (French speaking)

Location: London - hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: Starting ASAP for a period 12 months

Pay rate: £34.62 per hour PAYE + bonus

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description:

Are you a proactive, results-driven individual with a passion for building strong client relationships? Our client is seeking a dynamic Account Manager, with a background in software sales, to join their Mid-Market team in London or Reading. In this role, you will manage existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive new business and grow a portfolio of named accounts by selling Digital Media products.
• Present and consult on contract models, guiding clients through migration processes.
• Develop effective sales strategies and maintain Salesforce hygiene.
• Collaborate with our partner ecosystem through indirect/partner sales approaches.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Fluency in French is mandatory, Italian would be a plus.
• Proven track record in software sales, ideally in SaaS or creative/document products.
• Experience meeting/exceeding a $0.5M annual sales quota and managing $50K+ renewals.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRMs.
• Experience with Value Selling, MEDDICC, or other sales methodologies.

**This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process.

Client Description:

A multinational cloud-based software company specialising in a series of products designed to drive creative innovation across multimedia. Used by millions around the world for personal and professional use across all industries.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.