Strategic Account Director

MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Paris for our hybrid working model.

About the role

We’re looking for a driven individual with superb energy, passion and initiative to grow one of Mongo's top 3 clients in France and one of the largest in EMEA. The Strategic Account Director role focuses on formulating and executing a sales strategy within a global account, resulting in account expansion and revenue growth.

About the Sales Culture

MongoDB is always developing and innovating — not only in our technology, but also in our sales go-to-market strategy. Our sales leadership is committed to building the best salesforce in technology. This means, inspiring and enabling success for everyone on the team. We not only equip you to be successful and close deals, but we want your feedback and input on how we can continue to “Think Big and Go Far.” As a crucial part of the Sales team at MongoDB, you will have access to a lucrative market and the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology, driving growth while collaborating with a talented team to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

What you will be doing

• Proactively, identify, qualify and close a sales pipeline
• Strategically prospect into CTOs, Engineering/IT Leaders, & technical end users
• Navigate complex c-level relationships
• Management of an extended team (Account Development Representative, Account Executive, Solutions Architect, Customer Success Manager, Engagement Management, Professional Services Consultant) to drive the account strategy
• Build strong and effective relationships, resulting in growth opportunities
• Partner with our Solution Architects and work closely with the Professional Services team to achieve customer satisfaction
• Work closely with the enterprise ecosystem partner sales and channel partner to maximize deal sizes
• Participate in our sales enablement training, including our comprehensive Sales Bootcamp, sophisticated sales training, and leadership and development programs

What you will bring to the table

• 10 years of quota-carrying experience in a fast-paced and competitive market
• Demonstrated ability to manage global accounts and run a complex sales process
• A proven track record of overachievement and hitting sales targets
• Ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology
• Skilled in building technical and business champions
• Driven and competitive. Possess a strong desire to be successful
• Fluent in French & English

Things we love

• Passionate about growing your career in the largest market in software (database)
• Previous Sales Methodology training (e.g. MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales, Command Of the Message)
• Familiarity with databases, develops and open source technology a plus

Why join now

• MongoDB invests heavily in the development of each of our new hires & continuous career development
• Best in breed Sales trainings in MEDDIC and Command of the Message, including our comprehensive Sales Bootcamps and development programs
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Generous and competitive benefits (parental leave, fertility & wellbeing support)
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture - Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

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MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.