Microsoft Advertising seeks a Director of SMB Sales to lead strategy, execution, and performance of the SMB business in France and French-speaking territories. The role involves driving revenue delivery, customer success, and growth through managing sales and delivery partner motions. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, scaling sales plays, leading planning and investment strategy, enforcing sales rigor, managing partner ecosystems, and engaging SMB clients and agencies. Requires 10+ years sales or marketing experience in IT or digital advertising, fluency in French and English, and leadership experience. Salary range is €119,900 to €227,000 per year. The position is on-site in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
What you'll do
Own revenue delivery and customer success for Microsoft Advertising’s SMB business in France and French speaking territories
Set strategic direction for SMB segment, identify market opportunities and trends, develop and execute territory and market plans
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Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Economics, Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience
10+ years relevant Sales or Marketing experience with Information Technology products and/or services
Fluency in French & English
Preferred: Fluency in German
Preferred: 12+ years relevant Sales experience with Digital Advertising products/services
Preferred: 6+ years experience managing others
Preferred: Experience in strategy and execution of SMB scaled marketing and sales plays
Tech stack
digital advertisingAIAgentic AIsales & marketing programsdata-driven recommendationsdigital marketing
Benefits
Eligible for benefits and other compensationLink to additional benefits and pay information: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/france-corporate-pay.html
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