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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
At SiteMinder, we believe our success comes from our people. We build diverse, inclusive teams where different voices, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Our differences drive innovation for our customers, and our people bring the ideas, expertise and energy that help us keep moving forward. We’re better together.
What We Do...
Right now, somewhere in the world, a hotel is taking a booking or increasing their revenue through technology you could help build. SiteMinder is the world’s leading hotel commerce platform. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped hotels attract guests, maximise revenue, forecast demand and perform at their best. Today, our platform supports 56,000+ hotels in 150+ countries, connects to 3,000+ partners and powers more than 140m reservations and AU$85 billion+ in hotel revenue each year.
That’s the kind of impact your work can have here. You’ll solve meaningful challenges with AI, simplify complexity and build solutions that help hotels perform. Supported by clear purpose, a strong platform and teams who care about what they’re building, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of an industry that never stands still.
About the Sales Executive (French Speaking) role...
You will be working with hotel owners across a number of territories in Europe and the UK, building awareness about how our products can benefit their property. You will have the chance to learn about the challenges that accommodation providers face, and offer a solution that will bring value to their day-to-day and bottom line. Joining SiteMinder as the leader in dynamic hotel revenue management, you will be at the forefront of innovation in the sector.
We won't throw you into the deep end - you'll be trained on our products, industry and sales processes. We have a month-long sales training and onboarding program to make sure you are set up for success. You will be supported by a dedicated sales coach and a buddy, as well as your team leader, who will coach and motivate you to achieve your professional goals.
What you'll do:
Client acquisition - Creating new opportunities and upselling current customers.
Achieving sales KPIs and targets - finalizing all sales in a timely manner. Identify upgrade opportunities with existing client base and generate new sales from these organisations.
Presentation and negotiation – Prepare accurate quotes and develop and present proposals to clients in a professional and confident manner. Negotiate contracts as required, maintaining a balance between optimal service and value for the client and SiteMinder's profit margins.
CRM maintenance – Maintain accurate records of your business development activities on SiteMinder's CRM system. Ensure all documentation is complete post sales to set up trials and to move the client to a subscription.
Client feedback – Provide client feedback on products to the Product Team so that products can be reviewed in line with the feedback.
What we need from you:
Minimum 12 months of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sales experience
Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
A confident phone presence, fearlessness in leading meetings with prospects, and great listening skills
Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with customers, in writing and over the phone
Self-motivation and resilience to show up each day and give your best
Growth mindset - openness to feedback and coaching
Our Perks & Benefits…
Equity packages for you to be a part of the SiteMinder journey
Hybrid working model (3 days per week at our London Hammersmith office)
Mental health and well-being initiatives
Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy
Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year
Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved
Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement
Think this role sounds like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
When you apply, feel free to share your pronouns and let us know if you need any adjustments during the interview process, we’re here to support you. We also warmly encourage applications from people from underrepresented backgrounds.
