Account Manager - EMEA & US at Sociabble

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Customer Success, Sales Cycle Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relations, SaaS, Digital Transformation, Internal Communication, Community Management, Analytical Skills, Team Collaboration, Proactive Mindset, C-Level Engagement, Negotiation Skills, Service Orientation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description What if companies had truly informed, engaged, and influential employees? This is the challenge that Sociabble decided to take up in 2014, by launching an SAAS platform for Internal Communication, Employee Advocacy, and Employee Engagement. 11 years later, Sociabble is used in more than 180 countries, by companies such as Coca-Cola, Mars, Accor, EDF, Tata, Capgemini, Generali. International since day 1, the company has offices in Paris, Lyon, Boston and Mumbai. Sociabble was founded by two pioneers of the Internet, Jean-Louis Bénard and Laurent Gauthier, entrepreneurs and investors for more than 25 years. By building the company, they were inspired by the best of U.S.-based SAAS platforms, without being constrained by the caricatures or culture of Silicon Valley start-ups. They created a boostrapping culture. Sociabble is identified by U.S. analysts as one of the best solutions on the market today. Simplicity, kindness, respect, exemplarity, fairness, and trust are the values around which the company has developed. The teams consist of a mix of experienced and junior professionals, to facilitate day-to-day learning through mentoring. The perfect match? You will thrive at Sociabble if … You have a strong taste for new technologies, the world of SaaS and digital transformation, and wish to practice in a constantly evolving environment. You are looking for a job with strong responsibility coupled with freedom of initiative and would like to get involved in an ambitious project. You wish to participate in an adventure and grow with an ambitious and benevolent team with globally recognized companies to ensure their satisfaction on their projects. You like international, transparent environments where everyone can learn and be heard. It is in the Customer Success team that a permanent position is vacant: Job Description As a Customer Success - Account Manager, you are responsible for the business strategy and development of your Mid-Market client portfolio in EMEA & US. Your mission is to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth of strategic accounts by aligning their business challenges with Sociabble’s solutions. You are the key partner for client decision-makers (C-level, Sponsors, Communication, HR, IT…) and oversee the entire customer lifecycle, from onboarding to partnership development, working closely with a Digital Project Manager (DPM) and liaising with Product teams. Your role is structured around four strategic pillars: 🤝 Account management Responsible for growing financial revenue by securing renewals and identifying growth opportunities Build a strong network within your accounts and develop high-level strategic relationships with key decision-makers (C-level) in a business partnership mindset Manage the entire sales cycle amongst existing clients, from identifying and qualifying needs to presenting tailored solutions, handling commercial proposals, negotiations, and closing deals 🤝 Strategic advisory Act as a trusted advisor to clients (C-levels, Sponsors, Communication, HR…), understanding their business challenges and guiding them on engagement strategies related to communication and advocacy Define the Success Plan alongside the DPM and ensure its alignment with the client’s strategic goals Lead regular check-ins and steering committees, bringing together the client’s project team and executive stakeholders 🚀 Driving Sociabble deployment & adoption Oversee project support, primarily executed by the DPM in charge of operational execution and technical coordination, across all project phases (before, during, and after deployment) Ensure that project actions executed with the DPM align with the client’s long-term strategic needs Relay client feedback to the Product teams to contribute to platform improvements Proactively suggest internal process enhancements to optimize the customer experience 🏆 Inspire, manage & share knowledge Coordinate with the Digital Project Manager, ensure a clear division of responsibilities and create an efficient, dynamic working environment Embody Sociabble’s values, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration among colleagues and clients Qualifications Qualifications 🎯 The ideal Candidate ✅ Education & experience University degree in commercial, digital, or engineering fields 4+ years of hands-on experience as an Account Manager with project management exposure 3+ years of experience handling international EMEA / US / UK clients ✅ Sales & account management expertise Strong background in long and complex sales cycles, using various methodologies Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Full sales cycle experience: renewals, upsells, cross-sells, and negotiations ✅ Languages & work Style Fluent in English (C2) – mandatory Highly autonomous, self-motivated, and results-driven Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively across teams and departments Proactive mindset, taking initiative and anticipating client needs ✅ Stakeholder engagement & client relations Skilled at engaging with C-level executives, HR Directors, Communication Directors, and Project Managers Ability to build and maintain long-term strategic relationships, including with large accounts Strong service orientation, with a mix of analytical and synthesis skills 💡 Essential skills & knowledge ✔ Expertise in new technologies, SaaS, and digital transformation ✔ Deep understanding of internal communication, social networks, and community management ✔ Team management experience is a plus – while not mandatory, prior leadership or mentoring experience is highly valued 🚀 Mandatory experience (please note that applications that do not meet these criteria cannot be considered) 🔹 Minimum 4 years in a related position, including experience handling US customers 🔹 Fully bilingual in English (C2 level required) 🔹 Proven experience managing the full sales cycle (renewals, upsell, cross-sell, negotiation) 🔹 Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously 🔹 Demonstrated expertise in High-Touch portfolio management Additional Information Our perks: 🚀 Join an international Scale Up SaaS that’s certified as a Great Place to Work and as a “Best Workplace” for 2023. 📈 Explore your new role with personalized and comprehensive onboarding, followed by workshops, Friday trainings, and year-round training sessions! 💎 Enjoy benefits designed for your well-being at work: beyond healthcare and transportation coverage, benefit from Edenred restaurant vouchers, a vacation bonus, RTT, and the "Leeto" benefits platform. 📅 Find your perfect balance with hybrid and flexible work, all while reuniting with your team in the new Confluence district in Lyon (with parking available). #LI-Hybrid 🔥 Connect with your colleagues through numerous events: afterworks, team buildings, town halls. 🌍 Choose a committed company: partnership with Tree Nation, where each Sociabble employee plants trees to offset their CO2 emissions. ☀️ Embody our values: kindness, ambition, humility. At Sociabble, we are "Bootstrappers". Our recruitment process: Video meeting (45 minutes) via Teams with Lousia, Talent Acquisition. Manager interview (1h30) with Adrien, Customer Success Director Simulation (1h) in our Lyon office with Adrien & Laura, Chief Customer Officer. Informal meeting with Laura (15 minutes) Reference check Important information before applying: Permanent Position Based in Lyon All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Responsibilities

As a Customer Success - Account Manager, you will manage the business strategy and development of your Mid-Market client portfolio in EMEA & US, ensuring customer satisfaction and growth. You will oversee the entire customer lifecycle, from onboarding to partnership development, collaborating closely with a Digital Project Manager and Product teams.