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Account Executive, SMB | France | Deel Jobs

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Account Executive, SMB | France | Deel Jobs

full-timePosted: Jan 6, 2026

Job Description

Account Executive, SMB | France - Deel Careers

Location: France (Remote) | Department: S&M

Are you a dynamic sales professional ready to shape the future of global work? Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform revolutionizing how businesses hire and manage talent worldwide, is seeking a talented Account Executive for our SMB team in France. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history—with a staggering $17.3 billion valuation and $1B in ARR in just over five years—Deel is at the forefront of breaking down borders and unlocking opportunities for teams everywhere.

In this pivotal role within our EMEA Sales - SMB team, you'll drive new business acquisition, nurture relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises, and showcase how Deel's AI-powered tools, compliant payroll in 150+ countries, and seamless HRIS can transform their operations. Reporting to the SMB Manager, you'll collaborate with SDRs to build a robust pipeline, attend key HR Tech and FinTech events, and partner with internal teams in Marketing and Customer Success to deliver exceptional value. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at simplifying complex SaaS solutions, and have a proven track record selling to SMBs in France—with native French and fluent English proficiency—this is your chance to accelerate your career.

Why choose Deel? We're more than a company; we're building the infrastructure for tomorrow's workforce. Our 7,000-strong global team spans 100+ countries, speaks 74 languages, and has paid out $11.2 billion in 2024 alone across nearly 100 currencies. Recognized as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500, Deel offers unmatched momentum and impact. Your work here won't just close deals—it will empower businesses to scale compliantly and inclusively, impacting millions of lives.

Deel prioritizes your growth with stock grants, remote flexibility (including WeWork access), and country-specific perks that meet you where you are. As an equal-opportunity employer, we champion diversity and provide accommodations throughout hiring. Join a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high performance where your sales expertise becomes leadership in the global work revolution. With 3+ years of SMB SaaS sales at a unicorn or tech firm, B2B experience in France, and a passion for world-class service, you'll find a career accelerator at Deel. Apply today and be part of the team redefining global opportunity—one client at a time.

Role Description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Account Executive, SMB, is dedicated to driving sales and expanding the client base within the SMB segment. This role focuses on identifying potential clients, building relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of SMBs. Reporting to the Manager of SMB, this is a critical role in acquiring new business and ensuring client satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the Deel’'s growth objectives and commitment to delivering value to its clients.


Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate the value of Deel to prospects and existing customers

  • Build and develop relationships with prospects and customers to create opportunities for cross and upselling

  • Researching, and qualifying client requirements to seek new solutions and meet their needs

  • Working closely with our SDR team, strategizing and maintaining an accurate healthy pipeline

  • Ongoing communication and relationship building with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Customer Success and Senior Leadership

  • Ensure CRM system is well maintained and updated

  • Attend industry events in person building relationships in the HR Tech/FinTech, Payroll ecosystem

Qualifications

  • Geographically based in the EMEA.

  • Minimum of 3 years experience as an AE with SMB experience at a unicorn startup or tech company

  • Must have experience selling SaaS technologies

  • Highly personable and hold great communication skills

  • Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simply

  • Quick with numbers, and obsessive over delivering a world-class service

  • Adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment

  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English.

  • Extensive experience managing b2b clients and expanding the business footprint within France.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team
via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025.

For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate Deel value to prospects and customers
  • Build and develop relationships for cross and upselling
  • Research and qualify client requirements
  • Work with SDR team to strategize and maintain pipeline
  • Communicate with Marketing, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership
  • Maintain CRM system
  • Attend industry events in HR Tech/FinTech/Payroll ecosystem

Basic Qualifications

  • Geographically based in France (EMEA)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as Account Executive with SMB focus at unicorn startup or tech company
  • Experience selling SaaS technologies
  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English
  • Extensive experience managing B2B clients and expanding business footprint in France

Required Skills

Highly personable and great communication skills, Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simply, Quick with numbers, Obsessive over delivering world-class service, Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced environment

Benefits & Perks

  • Stock grant opportunities
  • Additional perks based on employment status and country
  • Remote work flexibility with optional WeWork access

Locations

  • France (Remote)
  • Spain (Remote)
  • Ireland (Remote)
  • Portugal (Remote)

Salary

Salary details available upon request

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

65,000 - 110,000 EUR / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Highly personable and great communication skillsintermediate
  • Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simplyintermediate
  • Quick with numbersintermediate
  • Obsessive over delivering world-class serviceintermediate
  • Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced environmentintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Geographically based in France (EMEA) (experience)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as Account Executive with SMB focus at unicorn startup or tech company (experience)
  • Experience selling SaaS technologies (experience)
  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English (experience)
  • Extensive experience managing B2B clients and expanding business footprint in France (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate Deel value to prospects and customers
  • Build and develop relationships for cross and upselling
  • Research and qualify client requirements
  • Work with SDR team to strategize and maintain pipeline
  • Communicate with Marketing, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership
  • Maintain CRM system
  • Attend industry events in HR Tech/FinTech/Payroll ecosystem

Benefits

  • general: Stock grant opportunities
  • general: Additional perks based on employment status and country
  • general: Remote work flexibility with optional WeWork access

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Account Executive, SMB | France | Deel Jobs

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Account Executive, SMB | France | Deel Jobs

full-timePosted: Jan 6, 2026

Job Description

Account Executive, SMB | France - Deel Careers

Location: France (Remote) | Department: S&M

Are you a dynamic sales professional ready to shape the future of global work? Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform revolutionizing how businesses hire and manage talent worldwide, is seeking a talented Account Executive for our SMB team in France. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history—with a staggering $17.3 billion valuation and $1B in ARR in just over five years—Deel is at the forefront of breaking down borders and unlocking opportunities for teams everywhere.

In this pivotal role within our EMEA Sales - SMB team, you'll drive new business acquisition, nurture relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises, and showcase how Deel's AI-powered tools, compliant payroll in 150+ countries, and seamless HRIS can transform their operations. Reporting to the SMB Manager, you'll collaborate with SDRs to build a robust pipeline, attend key HR Tech and FinTech events, and partner with internal teams in Marketing and Customer Success to deliver exceptional value. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at simplifying complex SaaS solutions, and have a proven track record selling to SMBs in France—with native French and fluent English proficiency—this is your chance to accelerate your career.

Why choose Deel? We're more than a company; we're building the infrastructure for tomorrow's workforce. Our 7,000-strong global team spans 100+ countries, speaks 74 languages, and has paid out $11.2 billion in 2024 alone across nearly 100 currencies. Recognized as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500, Deel offers unmatched momentum and impact. Your work here won't just close deals—it will empower businesses to scale compliantly and inclusively, impacting millions of lives.

Deel prioritizes your growth with stock grants, remote flexibility (including WeWork access), and country-specific perks that meet you where you are. As an equal-opportunity employer, we champion diversity and provide accommodations throughout hiring. Join a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high performance where your sales expertise becomes leadership in the global work revolution. With 3+ years of SMB SaaS sales at a unicorn or tech firm, B2B experience in France, and a passion for world-class service, you'll find a career accelerator at Deel. Apply today and be part of the team redefining global opportunity—one client at a time.

Role Description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Account Executive, SMB, is dedicated to driving sales and expanding the client base within the SMB segment. This role focuses on identifying potential clients, building relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of SMBs. Reporting to the Manager of SMB, this is a critical role in acquiring new business and ensuring client satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the Deel’'s growth objectives and commitment to delivering value to its clients.


Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate the value of Deel to prospects and existing customers

  • Build and develop relationships with prospects and customers to create opportunities for cross and upselling

  • Researching, and qualifying client requirements to seek new solutions and meet their needs

  • Working closely with our SDR team, strategizing and maintaining an accurate healthy pipeline

  • Ongoing communication and relationship building with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Customer Success and Senior Leadership

  • Ensure CRM system is well maintained and updated

  • Attend industry events in person building relationships in the HR Tech/FinTech, Payroll ecosystem

Qualifications

  • Geographically based in the EMEA.

  • Minimum of 3 years experience as an AE with SMB experience at a unicorn startup or tech company

  • Must have experience selling SaaS technologies

  • Highly personable and hold great communication skills

  • Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simply

  • Quick with numbers, and obsessive over delivering a world-class service

  • Adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment

  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English.

  • Extensive experience managing b2b clients and expanding the business footprint within France.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team
via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025.

For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate Deel value to prospects and customers
  • Build and develop relationships for cross and upselling
  • Research and qualify client requirements
  • Work with SDR team to strategize and maintain pipeline
  • Communicate with Marketing, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership
  • Maintain CRM system
  • Attend industry events in HR Tech/FinTech/Payroll ecosystem

Basic Qualifications

  • Geographically based in France (EMEA)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as Account Executive with SMB focus at unicorn startup or tech company
  • Experience selling SaaS technologies
  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English
  • Extensive experience managing B2B clients and expanding business footprint in France

Required Skills

Highly personable and great communication skills, Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simply, Quick with numbers, Obsessive over delivering world-class service, Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced environment

Benefits & Perks

  • Stock grant opportunities
  • Additional perks based on employment status and country
  • Remote work flexibility with optional WeWork access

Locations

  • France (Remote)
  • Spain (Remote)
  • Ireland (Remote)
  • Portugal (Remote)

Salary

Salary details available upon request

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

65,000 - 110,000 EUR / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Highly personable and great communication skillsintermediate
  • Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them simplyintermediate
  • Quick with numbersintermediate
  • Obsessive over delivering world-class serviceintermediate
  • Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced environmentintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Geographically based in France (EMEA) (experience)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as Account Executive with SMB focus at unicorn startup or tech company (experience)
  • Experience selling SaaS technologies (experience)
  • Native or fully proficient in French and fully proficient in English (experience)
  • Extensive experience managing B2B clients and expanding business footprint in France (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Represent and demonstrate Deel value to prospects and customers
  • Build and develop relationships for cross and upselling
  • Research and qualify client requirements
  • Work with SDR team to strategize and maintain pipeline
  • Communicate with Marketing, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership
  • Maintain CRM system
  • Attend industry events in HR Tech/FinTech/Payroll ecosystem

Benefits

  • general: Stock grant opportunities
  • general: Additional perks based on employment status and country
  • general: Remote work flexibility with optional WeWork access

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