About this role.
HubSpot is hiring a full-cycle SMB Account Executive to acquire new business in the French market. The role centers on outbound prospecting, discovery, online product demonstrations, consultative selling, forecasting, and monthly quota attainment. The successful candidate will build relationships with small and mid-sized businesses as well as internal marketing and technology stakeholders. Fluency in French and English, a record of exceeding sales targets, and strong closing skills are required. The role may be office-based, flex, or remote within France.
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I segment the territory by ideal customer profile, prioritize accounts with clear growth or operational signals, and develop targeted multichannel outreach. I track activity-to-meeting and meeting-to-opportunity conversion rates weekly, then refine messaging based on the objections and pain points I hear.
I begin by establishing the prospect's goals, current processes, and key business challenges before discussing product capabilities. I quantify the impact of those challenges, confirm stakeholders and decision criteria, and use the findings to tailor a demonstration around the outcomes that matter most.
I maintain clear opportunity stages with documented next steps, close plans, decision-makers, and identified risks. I forecast based on evidence such as customer engagement, mutual commitments, timing, and procurement status rather than optimism, and I communicate changes early.
When a prospect believed the solution was too costly, I reframed the discussion around the cost of their current manual process and the revenue impact of slow follow-up. By validating the assumptions with the buyer and presenting a phased adoption plan, I earned consensus and progressed the opportunity to close.
I would communicate in clear, natural French that reflects the customer's market and business context, while documenting critical information in English for internal alignment. I would also confirm terminology, buying expectations, and stakeholder preferences rather than assuming that a single sales approach fits every customer.
Account Executive – France – SMB French market
What will you get to do in this SMB France Account Executive role?
As an Account Executive at HubSpot, you use outbound selling strategies to find new business and help them grow using HubSpot software. You run online demos of the HubSpot software and successfully sell the HubSpot value proposition. Your target clients will largely consist of small and mid-sized businesses. This position is a full closing role.
We are actively hiring for a SMB Account Executive; candidates are eligible to be office, flex or remotely located in France based on individual preference! Please check out this article for more context: The Future of Work at HubSpot: How We’re Building a Hybrid Company.
What are the responsibilities of an Account Executive?
In this role, you will need to:
- Quickly identify challenges that our prospective customers face and discover the best marketing solutions for their business
- Consistently close new business at or above quota level on a monthly cadence
- Build relationships with highly qualified opportunities at small and mid-sized companies
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders to grow new business
- Work collaboratively with HubSpot’s marketing and technology departments to evolve our sales strategy when new features and products are introduced
- Help shape the future of HubSpot’s mission with your perspectives, ideas, and skills
What are the role requirements?
- Proven track record in exceeding individual sales target, particularly in outbound sales and prospecting
- Fluency in both French and English
- Unmatched consultative selling and closing skills
- Accurate forecasting and pipeline management
- A sharp focus on your goals and a strong approach for achieving them
- * Please submit your CV in English
Who exceeds in this role?
Top performers in the Account Executive position usually have:
- Experience working in a high-growth, “scale up” environment,
- Passion for helping businesses grow and curiosity about the tech industry
- Humility and enthusiasm in their work
What are some of the benefits of working at HubSpot?
- Generous and competitive remuneration
- Interactive employee training and onboarding
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Flexible Time Off
- Amazing colleagues to learn from and enjoy company social outings, parties, and events
Interested in learning more about our Remote Program? Learn more here!
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Pay & Benefits
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Annual Cash Compensation Range:
€82.764—€96.816 EUR
At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you’re a Remote employee or work from the Office, we want you to start your journey here by building strong connections with your team and peers. If you are joining our Engineering team, you will be required to attend a regional HubSpot office for in-person onboarding. If you join our broader Product team, you’ll also attend other in-person events, such as your Product Group Summit and other gatherings, to continue building on those connections.
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About HubSpot
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot’s connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.
At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART. These commitments shape how we work, lead, and grow.
We’re building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress. And we know that when our employees grow, our customers do too.
Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.
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