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Alexander B. Smith

Alexander B. Smith

www.absmith.fr

2 Jobs

16 Employees

About the Company

You want to establish, develop or restructure your business in France : recruiting the right people is the key to your success. At Alexander B. Smith we can help you find the right candidates, in addition to finding the skills and experience you want we have the ability to evaluate their proficiency in English and also their potential cultural fit with a growing international organization. We believe the only way to build a successful relationship with you is to tailor our services to suit you. We can advise you on any recruitment issues including recruitment law, salaries and market trends in France. If you are not yet established in France we can assist you providing interview facilities. Whether you need to hire a Country Manager who can hit the ground running or to strengthen / restructure an existing team call us to find out how we can help you ! Alexander B. Smith was founded in 2001.

Listed Jobs

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Company Name
Alexander B. Smith
Job Title
Key Account Manager
Job Description
**Job title:** Key Account Manager **Role Summary:** Senior sales professional responsible for leading strategic account development and retention for a high‑growth SaaS platform focused on third‑party risk governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Drives complex, long‑cycle sales, consults on solution adoption, and collaborates cross‑functionally to secure revenue growth and customer loyalty. **Expectations:** - Grow and maintain profitability of a diverse portfolio of strategic accounts. - Translate client needs into tailored SaaS solutions that align with regulatory and risk‑management objectives. - Foster long‑term partnership and customer satisfaction, ensuring high renewal and upsell rates. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Manage and expand a portfolio of key accounts, overseeing end‑to‑end sales cycles involving senior stakeholders (C‑suite, procurement, legal, compliance). 2. Identify and qualify new growth opportunities within existing accounts; develop account plans and risk‑mitigation strategies. 3. Lead responses to RFPs, negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs). 4. Partner with product, project, and legal teams to deliver customized implementation and training plans that meet customer requirements. 5. Maintain a clear pipeline and forecasting accuracy; report sales metrics and account health indicators to leadership. 6. Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform account strategy and support business development initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Minimum 5 years of experience in key account management or business development, preferably in SaaS or regulated technology markets (compliance, risk, or security solutions). - Proven ability to manage long, complex sales cycles and negotiate high‑value contracts. - Strong consultative selling mindset with the capacity to translate technical features into business value. - Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English; proficient in presenting to senior‑level executives. - Collaborative team player with cross‑functional influence across product, enablement, and legal. - Analytical and strategic thinking; comfortable working in a rapidly evolving, innovation‑driven environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac +5 equivalent) in Business, Finance, Law, Information Technology, or a related field. - Certifications that demonstrate expertise in account management, sales, or risk compliance (e.g., Certified Key Account Manager, Certified Risk Professional, or relevant SaaS sales credentials) are highly regarded. ---
Île-de-france, France
Hybrid
Mid level
19-11-2025
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Company Name
Alexander B. Smith
Job Title
Responsable des opérations
Job Description
**Job Title** Operations Manager **Role Summary** Lead the operational performance of a rapidly growing international company in the circular economy sector. Oversee local teams (two functional managers and their staff), ensure high‑quality, timely execution, align operations with global standards, drive data‑based decision making, and support continuous improvement initiatives. **Expectations** - Deliver operational excellence and meet performance targets. - Align local processes, systems, and documentation with group standards. - Collaborate across commercial, finance, support, and European hubs. - Own KPI tracking, priority setting, and escalation management. - Champion change management, automation, and organizational development. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Manage and coach two functional managers and their teams in sales administration, delivery, or customer service. 2. Coordinate execution of operational activities with commercial, finance, and support functions to meet deadlines and quality standards. 3. Monitor KPIs, analyze performance data, and set priorities in partnership with Sales and Finance. 4. Ensure local practices adhere to group processes, systems, and documentation. 5. Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration with European hubs and central support functions; manage escalations. 6. Lead change initiatives, including organizational changes, tool upgrades, and automation projects. 7. Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement programmes. **Required Skills** - Proven operational management experience in sales admin, delivery, or customer service within a structured, international environment. - Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data, KPIs, and continuous improvement. - Coaching and facilitation abilities, solution‑oriented, results‑focused. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a matrix environment. - Customer‑service orientation and ability to drive cross‑functional teamwork. - Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). - Background or understanding of technology asset management, leasing, or related fields is a differentiator. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or higher (equivalent to Bac +5) in business, engineering, finance, or a related discipline. - No mandatory certifications specified; Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous‑improvement credentials are a plus.
Île-de-france, France
Hybrid
19-11-2025
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Company Name
Alexander B. Smith
Job Title
Global Account Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Global Account Manager Role Summary Lead the management, growth, and retention of key enterprise accounts for a SaaS platform specializing in third‑party governance, risk, and compliance. Collaborate across commercial, product, services, legal, and procurement functions to secure high‑value relationships with senior-level decision makers. Expectations • Deliver measurable revenue and market expansion under a road‑map strategy. • Manage complex, multi‑tiered sales cycles with executive‑level stakeholders. • Drive growth and upsell within existing accounts through consultative engagement. • Foster long‑term partnerships that align with clients’ regulatory and risk objectives. Key Responsibilities • Own a portfolio of critical accounts: prospect, qualify, and close high‑impact opportunities. • Design and execute account‑specific growth plans considering compliance, risk, vendor governance, and responsible procurement. • Lead RFP responses, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, and secure win‑rate targets. • Serve as trusted advisor, coordinating implementation, adoption, and optimization of solutions with project, product, and legal teams. • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and loyalty, facilitating upsell and renewal activities. Required Skills • Proven ability to drive long, complex sales cycles with senior executives (C‑suite, legal, procurement, compliance). • Strong consulting orientation and client‑centric mindset. • Excellent communication in French and English (written and spoken). • Experience in SaaS, compliance, risk management, or related technology environments. • Collaborative, innovative, and adaptable to dynamic settings. Required Education & Certifications • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (5‑year higher education) or higher in business, finance, law, or a related field. • 10+ years of account management or sales development experience in enterprise SaaS, compliance, risk management, or similar sectors.
Île-de-france, France
Hybrid
Senior
05-12-2025