Account Executive - LCA Software

We are looking for an Account Executive based in France to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a solution‑oriented sales professional who is passionate about building strong customer relationships, driving business growth, and supporting sustainability‑focused initiatives.

The successful candidate must be a native French speaker with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting and timely response to inbound inquiries
• Manage the full sales cycle from qualification through negotiation and closing
• Achieve individual annual quota targets for license and service revenue (ACV) as defined in the SIP plan
• Maintain accurate forecasting and opportunity management within Salesforce CRM
• Leverage consultative sales methodologies to understand customer business needs and provide tailored solutions
• Collaborate closely with Customer Success Managers (CSM) to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to up‑sell and cross‑sell within existing accounts while proactively developing new business opportunities
• Analyse and segment the existing customer base using CRM and SCN data to identify target groups and growth opportunities
• Partner with pre‑sales, sales engineering, and solution executives on RFPs and integrated sustainability opportunities
• Become a subject matter champion for Product Sustainability software and content solutions (formerly GaBi products)
• Stay current on product functionality, industry trends, and sustainability domain knowledge
• Support the promotion and sales of LCA For Experts (formerly GaBi) shared training offerings
• Follow established sales processes and best practices using Salesforce as the core sales platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of successful B2B sales experience
• Proven track record of closing complex and high‑value deals
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Experience developing partnerships, strategic collaborations, or joint ventures
• Ability to implement and adapt successful sales strategies within evolving markets
• Understanding of the product sales cycle, competitive positioning, and market dynamics
• Strong customer‑first mindset with a demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior decision‑makers and key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive business growth independently with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluent English and native‑level French language skills required

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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