Account Executive, Strategic (Paris, France)

Paris, FranceOn-site

Responsibilities

Manage a defined list of named strategic accounts to consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
Align with executives on business challenges and gain sponsorship for enterprise wide deployments for a suite of products, identifying where Figma’s roadmap and innovations fit in the long term
Conduct thorough analysis to create strategic account plans that outline company priorities and initiatives, multi-threading at a senior level to build on expansion opportunities
Co-create with cross-functional partners to expertly position Figma, drive deals forward and ensure customer success

Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.
From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
This is an opportunity to accelerate your career, learn from leading sellers in the industry and build an incredible network of cross functional partners throughout Figma.
experience successfully managing complex sales cycles (9 months+)
Proficiency in a sales methodology and process that creates value for customers
Fluency in French and English. While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have: •
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a changing environment
Certified in deal qualification and prospect discovery At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go.
Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com .

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.
If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
You will be responsible for targeting, building and nurturing positive relationships with key C-level decision-makers, understanding complex business needs, and delivering innovative solutions across our product suite.
Apply effective discovery and value-selling techniques to build and strengthen C-level relationships for every account in your book
Leverage opportunities to advance executive level relationships through in-person meetings and networking opportunities We'd love to hear from you if you have: •
Experience closing sales, over multiple years, for a software or SaaS business with the highest tier of Enterprise customers (5000+ FTEs), selling to executives
Consistent performance meeting pipeline generation targets for net new business Demonstrated
Experience selling solutions to technical audiences at the highest level in Engineering, Product and Design teams
We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills.
experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.