Head of Sales - France
A pioneer and market leader in Open Banking, Powens is committed to supporting financial players in designing services and payment experiences that users love.
Headquartered in Paris and Barcelona, Powens Group is at the forefront of the Open Finance movements in Europe and Latin America. Our mission is to offer banking technology as a service to any company aiming to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. We achieve this through our API-based regulated solutions covering multiple products in Open Banking / Finance, and more.
A French regulated company, Powens is a rapidly growing fintech company, holding passports to operate in all European countries.
We are a trusted partner to the top financial industry players and software editors in Europe, and we have achieved this by scouting the best talents. Joining Powens means being a part of an inclusive, multicultural, and international group of over 130 employees.
Job Description:
Our Head of Sales France will lead the French Sales team, report to the VP Sales, and collaborate closely with the Marketing department. Together, they will employ account-based selling best practices (ABM) to generate well-qualified projects within our focus companies.
Your missions:
- Lead, develop, and expand the French sales team, fostering a culture of excellence and achievement.
- Manage a team of 9 people composed by BDR, Account Executives, Account Managers and Pre-Sales Engineer
- Strategize and drive sales initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, leveraging your expertise to deepen market penetration.
- Optimize solution selling and account-based marketing (ABM) strategies to engage and convert key accounts.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product Leadership to align sales strategies with market needs and product development.
- Oversee the sales pipeline management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in client acquisition processes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the sales team, ensuring continuous professional development and team cohesion.
- Offer strategic insights to the Marketing team for lead generation and brand positioning.
- Coordinate with Integration, and Compliance departments to streamline client onboarding.
Profile and skills required:
- Minimum 10 years of B2B sales experience, with a focus on fintech, finance, or software solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing sales teams, with a track record of achieving significant revenue growth.
- Mastery in solution selling, negotiation, and consultative sales approaches.
- Strong understanding of financial service products and eagerness to drive strategic partnerships.
- Passion for technology, particularly in API-based and developer-centric products.
- Exceptional bilingual communication skills in French (native, C2) and English (fluent, C1).
- Collaborative mindset, with a proactive and positive approach to team leadership.
Recruitment process:
- HR Online interview interview
- Online interview with VP Sales
- Case Study with VP Sales + CEO
- Online interview with Chief HR Officer
Salary Range: 80K-100K + variable salary (50% of base salary)
Powens is an Equal Opportunity Employer which means we pledge to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please let us know what you need and we will do our best to accommodate!
What we offer
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International environment and new challenges 🚀
Multicultural team with more than 20 nationalities
Powens Group is operating in 3 countries
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Work from Anywhere 🌐
You can work from any place within your country, and up to 25% of your working time abroad
Home office budget to buy IT equipment if necessary
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25 holiday days + a minimum of 10 RTT days per year 🏝️
Included 4 days of RTT redeemable at 12%
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Swile meal voucher card 💳️
Covered at 50% by Powens
11€ per day
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Learning & Development 🌱
Language courses and professional trainings with selected partners.
With our career plan you’re free to choose which direction you want to grow
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Online health insurance 💊
Covered at 50% by Powens
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Office in the center of Paris 🏢
Fresh fruits and breakfasts every week in the office
Different spaces for conviviality to have good time with your colleagues
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Corporate events ✨
Regular Team Buildings, Tech Meetings, Afterworks,...
Christmas Party and a seminar in a amazing place once a year
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Transport 🚲
Public transportation covered at 50% by Powens
OR Monthly allowance for bike (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
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IT Equipment 💻
You can choose between Mac & Windows
Linux is our standard working tool for tech people
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Parenthood 👶
Flexible environment to have a good work-life balance
Nursery facilities for our employees
Women at Powens
Powens strives to be a diverse and inclusive company. We are convinced that all individualities are at the service of the collective.
As part of this approach, we have been working over the last few years to improve gender diversity in the company. Click here for more info on our diversity policy.
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Head of Sales - France
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