Inside Sales Executive

Summary

Join Excelerate360 as a part-time French-speaking Inside Sales Executive for a 6-month contract starting June 1st, 2025. This high-impact role involves driving outbound sales efforts across the French region, engaging with C-level executives, and shaping custom solutions. You will be responsible for the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to deal closure, while maintaining a strong sales pipeline. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with experience in enterprise solution sales and a proven ability to build executive relationships. This position offers a competitive salary plus commission, along with benefits such as paid time off, training opportunities, and a remote work option.

Requirements

• Fluent French Language skill both written and verbal, are essential
• Strong experience in new business development, preferably selling enterprise solutions or subscriptions
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and communicate ROI and value propositions clearly
• Experience working with large-scale organizations, including Fortune 1000 companies
• Proficiency with Salesforce and sales engagement tools (Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.)
• Strong organisation, time management, and communication skills
• A self-motivated, independent approach with a hunter mentality and team mindset

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound sales by identifying and engaging high-growth companies within the French market
• Execute targeted prospecting and inside sales activities across defined geographies, verticals, and personas
• Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers, including C-level executives
• Understand each prospect’s needs and challenges—including competitor positioning—and deliver compelling, tailored solution proposals
• Take full ownership of the sales cycle, from first contact to negotiation and deal closure
• Maintain and grow a qualified sales pipeline with strategic follow-up and consistent engagement
• Balance short-term wins with a long-term, relationship-focused approach to drive lasting client value
• Track sales activity accurately in Salesforce CRM, meeting all campaign KPIs
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams including Account Managers, Research, and Operations
• Provide clear, timely updates and insights through reporting and participation in review meetings

Preferred Qualifications

Background in SaaS, content licensing, IP, or similar industries is highly advantageous

Benefits

• ��30,000 plus £10.000 capped commissions
• 21 Annual leave days in year 1, rising to 25 days (plus bank holidays) - Pro rata
• Additional Day's Leave for your Birthday
• Ongoing expert training and support
• External training allowance (monthly)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Assistance Programme (Mental Health wellbeing)
• Daily team meetings
• Company Sick Pay
• Christmas/Summer events
• Great fun, team environment
• Remote working