Account Executive - Public Sector

Posted:
9/18/2024, 3:08:06 AM

Location(s):
Ile-de-France, France ⋅ Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to be based in Paris, focusing on serving customers across the French Public Sector.  You will be in charge driving major enterprise accounts, establish relationships and provide direct touch across all levels of the end customer, engaging with the top System Integrators.

Your ability to scale major customers accounts is to key to being successful in this role.

Cross-functional teams from Appian Marketing, Industry Consulting, Customer Success and Solution Consulting functions provide support and tools for you to use to attain and exceed sales performance goals.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Drive the strategy for Enterprise Accounts in the French region, with a primary focus on government / public sector customers
  • Use company-wide success and use cases as a blueprint and add own ideas and vertical knowledge
  • Resolve if the customer has a valid business need for Appian platform and Customer success services. Discuss business drivers and value with relevant decision makers also on C-Level
  • Build and strengthen your business relationship with existing accounts across all hierarchies; follow-up to ensure all their post-sales needs are being met
  • Recommend marketing strategies
  • Provide status information including forecast/pipeline information
  • Identify Appian customer references that can be utilized when reference selling

What we need to see:

  • Proven success record in Enterprise Software Sales, particularly in the French Public Sector
  • Experience selling to C-level executives, identifying BANT, positioning solution value, and differentiating against competitors
  • Familiarity with industry terms, priorities, solutions, roles, and key players in the Public Sector
  • Experience in influencing Digital transformation, Customer services, Customer experience initiatives at Cx0 level and consulting partners
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; presentation, customer service, business and negotiation skills
  • High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, autonomy and curiosity 

Tools and Resources 

  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
  • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
  • Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

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