Head of Sales

Join Semji, a fast-growing SaaS scale-up focused on enhancing marketing performance through an AI-powered platform. As the Head of Sales, you will lead a team of AEs and BDRs, drive sales performance, refine sales strategy, and contribute to client acquisition both in France and internationally. You will have a hands-on role in coaching, sales performance management, training and team development, international development, and cross-team collaboration.

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CDI
Lyon
Télétravail fréquent
Salaire : Non spécifié
Début : 31 mars 2026
Expérience : > 5 ans
Éducation : Bac +4
Missions clés

Gérer et encadrer une équipe de représentants commerciaux et de développeurs d'affaires, en participant activement aux appels de vente.

Surveiller les pipelines, les prévisions et les indicateurs clés de performance, en analysant les données pour optimiser les processus de vente.

Diriger et soutenir le développement international de l'entreprise, en particulier sur le marché américain.

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🚀 Drive Sales Performance in a Fast-Growing SaaS Scale-Up!

At Semji, every sales interaction is an opportunity to deliver real value.

As a Head of Sales, you’ll play a pivotal role in our growth journey: managing a team of AEs and BDRs, driving performance, refining sales strategy, and contributing directly to the acquisition of new clients — both in France and abroad.

More than just a player in SEO, Semji enhances marketing performance for top-tier brands through an AI-powered SaaS platform, driven by generative AI, smart automations, and proprietary technologies built to maximize business impact.

Our clients? Groupe Seb, Qonto, Macif, Leroy Merlin, Orange, L’Oréal…

Our results? Up to 10x traffic growth in a year, even in highly competitive markets.

In a context of strong growth, we’re looking for a Head of Saleswho is passionate about sales, leadership, and customer impact to help us reach the next level. 🔥

✨ Why join us?

  • A true culture of innovation, focused on client performance

  • A platform powered by AI, 100% built in-house — no fluff

  • A premium market positioning with high-level, demanding clients

  • A company beginning its international expansion, especially in the US

  • Tons of team building moments and one yearly offsite to strengthen team bonds

  • 1 extra week of paid vacation for real work-life balance

  • Sustainable mobility bonus: €500/year with Swile

  • Flexibility: 2 remote days per week after onboarding

  • Meal vouchers, premium health insurance, great coffee…


🎯 Your mission: Lead sales performance & grow your team’s potential

As Head of Sales, you hold a strategic position in the organization.

Your goal: structure, support, and empower a growing team of AEs in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

You’ll be involved in every stage of the sales cycle to ensure target achievement, process optimization, and flawless execution.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Hands-on coaching:

    Actively participate in sales calls (approx. 10/week) across the entire sales cycle: qualification, discovery, negotiation, closing…

  • Sales performance management:

    Monitor pipelines, forecasts, and KPIs. Analyze data, run coaching sessions, and ensure high commercial standards.

  • Training & team development:

    Run regular training sessions, provide individual feedback, and lead weekly 1:1s to help every team member reach their full potential.

  • International development:

    Lead and support our International Business Developer in the acquisition of new strategic accounts and market entry efforts, especially in the US, one of our key growth priorities.

  • Cross-team collaboration:

    Work closely with Nicolas (Chief sales officer), Camille (Team Leader SDR/BDR), Alexandre (Head of CS & AM) and other stakeholders to ensure a unified and effective go-to-market approach.


What you’ll find at Semji:

  • A team of 6 passionate AEs ready to grow and succeed

  • A structured environment with regular performance reviews and team rituals

  • A stimulating atmosphere, where data-driven decisions and continuous improvement are key


Profil recherché

🔍 What we’re looking for

  • Fluent in English — C1 level

  • Proven international experience as a Sales Rep or Sales Manager

  • 2 to 5 years of experience managing sales teams

  • Comfortable with complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders

  • Strong command of CRM tools, KPIs, and sales performance techniques

  • A mix of leadership, rigor, and strong interpersonal skills

  • You’re both hands-on and strategic, with a collaborative mindset


💼 Salary & benefits

  • Attractive package: €55K–65K base + €30K variable

  • Variable compensation based on team performance, not individual deals

  • Remote-friendly: 2 days per week (after onboarding)

  • Contract: Full-time, permanent (CDI)

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