Senior Account Executive – DACH Market (Native German Speaker) H/F - Paris

AXA Climate

💡 Company in transition
Long-term contract
Localisation Paris, France
Partial remote possible
From 5 to 10 yrs of exp.
Posted on 02-11-2026

Description of the mission

We are looking for a native German-speaking Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our Paris team. You will lead new business opportunities in the DACH region, working closely with our Head of Growth, DACH-Market Team and the VP across sales, business development and growth marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new business opportunities for the Climate School (sustainability trainings for companies) in the DACH-market.

  • Contact potential clients via email, calls and LinkedIn to arrange meetings with potential clients.

  • Engage with prospective clients in person or via video call to understand their challenges in sustainability, ESG, or corporate training, as well as budget, decision-makers, and timing.

  • Lead the negotiations and prepare contracts in collaboration with the legal department.

  • Work closely with the sales team to generate inbound and outbound leads

  • Collaborate with account managers to onboard and support clients.

  • Stay informed on sustainability, climate adaptation and corporate training trends

  • Travels to the DACH-region will be required


Profile

  • Native German with very good English

  • University degree or equivalent, with 5-years' experience in B2B sales, business development and client engagement.

  • Proven track record of successful sales negotiations.

  • Interest in sustainability, ESG and climate topics

  • Motivation to work on staff and leadership training, e-learning, workshops and webinars

  • Organised, self-motivated and eager to learn

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What We Offer

  • A role with purpose, contributing to climate resilience worldwide

  • Professional development in sales

  • Access to annual training budget, Wellpass, check cadeau & meal voucher

  • Hybrid work with Paris headquarters and home office flexibility

  • An inclusive and supportive team culture


AXA Climate

Making climate change adaptation local, systemic & possible. Today, we are over 250 people providing support through insurance, training, consulting, and software solutions.

💡 Company in transition

This company has begun its transition to improve its social and environmental impact. Only jobs that contribute directly to this transition are published here, such as CSR manager or carbon footprint project manager.

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