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Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere.

We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Join us as an Account Executive at Akeneo, where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our presence by selling innovative solutions to leading brands and retailers. Reporting to the Sales Director, you'll be part of the North Europe sales team, known for its strong sense of collaboration and collective success, where every contribution is recognized and celebrated. At Akeneo, we value autonomy and trust our employees to take ownership of their work, empowering you to make impactful decisions and shape your own path. With Akeneo driving innovation in the Product Experience category, you'll be joining us at an exciting time to help shape the future of this fast-evolving industry!

Responsibilities

• Build manage and grow a pipeline of accounts, driving new business while fostering long-term relationships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Act as a lead on complex sales cycles by maintaining regular communication with prospects, adjusting strategies and managing negotiations while addressing the concerns of multiple stakeholders to close high-value deals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales engineering, marketing, and customer success, to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and align with company goals.
• Work with Akeneo's strategic partners to identify and close sales opportunities, ensuring seamless collaboration and leveraging partner relationships to drive joint success.
• Build and maintain a deep knowledge of the company's products and market trends to create compelling value propositions that resonate with mid-market buyers and address their unique business challenges.
• Leverage CRM tools (like Salesforce) to track and update deal stages, providing accurate and insightful sales forecasts that keep leadership informed on pipeline health and revenue potential.

Qualifications

Culture

Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.

General

Competitive package and complementary health insurance.

Time off

Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).

16 weeks paid maternity leave (30 days paid leave if you are the second parent).

Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave.

25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to Public Holidays.

Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.

Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.

Equipment

Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools : Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...

A €500 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.

Professional Development

Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events.

A €1,000 learning budget per employee per year.

A €45 / month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Volunteering program : give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.

Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

Diversity & Inclusion : Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!

Recruitment Process

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!

Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!

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