French-speaking Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager – B2B Events & Sponsorship Sales (French Speaking)

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for live events and technology? We're looking for a French-speaking Senior Account Manager to take ownership of sponsorship and partnership sales across a portfolio of internationally recognised AI events and digital products.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing key accounts while driving new business growth, working with organisations across the AI and technology sectors. This is a consultative sales role where you'll build long-term client relationships, develop tailored commercial solutions, and maximise revenue across both live events and digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship and partnership sales for a flagship international AI event.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and account management.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling and renewals.
• Generate new business through outbound activity and inbound enquiries.
• Sell integrated sponsorship, content and digital marketing solutions.
• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers across the technology sector.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.
• Attend industry events and represent the business within the AI community.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum three years' experience in conference, exhibition or event sponsorship sales.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Experience selling consultative B2B solutions.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially driven with a proactive approach to new business development.
• Experience selling digital media or integrated marketing solutions would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Hybrid working model.
• Clear career progression within a global organisation.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced annual leave, wellbeing support and share scheme.
• Opportunity to work on market-leading international technology events.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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