Strategic Account Executive

Job summary
Permanent contract
Paris, Rennes
Fully-remote
Salary: Not specified
Experience: > 5 years
Skills & expertise
Negotiation skills
Collaboration and teamwork

Sekoia.io
Sekoia.io

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The position

Job description

Sekoia.io’s fast-growing Sales & Marketing team is looking for a Strategic Account Executive with excellent knowledge of the cybersecurity field, to take on the many business challenges involved in promoting the Sekoia.io offering.

You will be responsible of acquisition of major enterprise accounts (CAC40 / SBF120). You will play a pivotal role in driving Sekoia’s presence among top-tier clients and establishing long-term strategic partnerships.

Your missions :

  • Identify and acquire new enterprise accounts within CAC40/SBF120

  • Analyze and understand customer needs and propose the appropriate solution(s),

  • Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from prospecting to closing

  • Build and execute account strategies with measurable business impact

  • Engage with C-level and senior decision-makers to create long-term value

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams

  • Represent Sekoia.io at events and conferences,

  • Ensure regular reporting of activity and follow-up of opportunities,

📍 The position can be based in Paris, Rennes or full remote. Professional trips paid for by the company will be required.


Preferred experience

We are excited to meet you if 🤩

  • You have 5–8 years of experience in enterprise B2B sales (cybersecurity),

  • You have a proven track record of closing strategic, high-value deals with large enterprises,

  • You have strong communication and negotiation skills with C-level executives,

  • You have a strategic mindset with a deep understanding of complex sales cycles,

  • You are self-driven, result-oriented, and collaborative,

  • You have excellent written/verbal communication skills in French, and are proficient in English,

  • You have excellent interpersonal skills and can work in autonomy while being a team player,

  • You have good listening skills and the ability to make proposals and persuade others,

  • You work with thoroughness and method, and can adapt to a fast-paced environment,

  • You are perseverant, patient and dynamic.

👀 Are you interested in this job but feel you haven’t ticked all the boxes? Don’t hesitate to apply, and tell us in the cover letter section why we absolutely must meet!


Recruitment process

Recruitment process

📝 Here’s what’s in store for you if you apply :

  1. HR Interview with Clémentine, Talent Acquisition Manager (30’)

  2. Skills fit & N+1 Interview with Nicolas, Head of Sales (60’)

  3. N+2 Interview with Cyril, CRO (60’)

  4. Last interview with a member of the Executive team (30’)

The program: discussions rather than trick questions ! These discussions will help you understand howSekoia.io works and what it stands for. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to tell us about your career path and your expectations for your next job!

⭐ Sekoia.io is an equal opportunity employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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