Account Executive, SMB | France

Company Overview

Deel is the all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Position Summary

The Account Executive, SMB, is dedicated to driving sales and expanding the client base within the SMB segment. This role focuses on identifying potential clients, building relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of SMBs. Reporting to the Manager of SMB, this is a critical role in acquiring new business and ensuring client satisfaction, ultimately contributing to Deel’s growth objectives and commitment to delivering value to its clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent and demonstrate the value of Deel to prospects and existing customers
• Build and develop relationships with prospects and customers to create opportunities for cross and upselling
• Researching, and qualifying client requirements to seek new solutions and meet their needs
• Working closely with our SDR team, strategizing and maintaining an accurate healthy pipeline
• Ongoing communication and relationship building with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Customer Success and Senior Leadership
• Ensure CRM system is well maintained and updated
• Attend industry events in person building relationships in the HR Tech/FinTech, Payroll ecosystem

Qualifications

• Geographically based in the EMEA.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an AE with SMB experience at a unicorn startup or tech company
• Must have experience selling SaaS technologies
• Highly personable and hold great communication skills
• Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simply
• Quick with numbers, and obsessive over delivering a world‑class service
• Adaptable and comfortable with a fast‑paced environment
• Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English.
• Extensive experience managing b2b clients and expanding the business footprint within France.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel‑specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at our careers page. Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate‑submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025. For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here:

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

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