We’re seeking a qualified Sales Manager with deep experiences in selling to the French market.

As the first line of communication with a prospect, the Sales Manager have a strong understanding of the sales process and excel at researching leads, starting new relationships & building relationship, and setting up sales closers for success.

As a Sales Manager, you are a quick learner who has strong negotiating skills – someone with a successful track record - and an ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. Every potential customer is an opportunity for boosting top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability. 

Responsibilities: 

Reporting to our VP Sales, you represent the company effectively by developing comprehensive knowledge of its offerings and you are accountable for increasing revenue and new client acquisition by developing and executing a client sales strategy within the French market.

Your mission will be:

• Conduct incisive and insightful research of markets and competitors
• Identify and target potential clients in the affiliation industry within the local market, including national and international brands
• Develop a robust sales pipeline by prospecting, networking, and leveraging existing industry contacts
• Be responsible for a strong operational rigor around pipeline and activities to drive efficiency and performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
• Identify prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business in all service categories
• Possess in-depth product knowledge and be able to conduct demos and handle objections: you will be expected to develop a well-rounded understanding of the technical capabilities of the CJ platform to provide clients with sufficient insight during the sales process
• Lead pitches and client meetings and setting expectations
• Ensure that objectives are achieved, monitor progress, vs. agreed KPIs, goals and ROI
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally across the organization (all departments including not limited to on-Boarding, Operations, Client Development, Publisher Department, Marketing teams) to drive financial contributions and seamless customer experience.
• Events: maintain a strong presence in the industry through regular active attendance and participation at the companies' events, industry conferences & events, and partner sponsorships.

• Master’s degree in business, marketing and/or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ of sales experience in affiliation ideally and within a similar industry (digital marketing, data solutions), with minimum 2 years of sales experience in French market
• You have an excellent knowledge of on-line advertising and different acquisition channels
• Affiliate expertise is a real plus
• Proven tracks success in penetrating new markets and customer acquisition
• You love to use and develop your network
• You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Committed and willing to work as a team, you are problem-solving oriented
• Dynamic and proactive, with presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism, you also need to have the ability to influence and lead
• Proficiency with sales management software and CRM (i.e SalesForce) Microsoft Office tools & applications (ex: Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
• Native French and fluent English