# Senior Business Development Executive

> GetResponse · France (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-27

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Sales

## Description

We’re looking for a **seasoned closer** - someone who has built their career on winning complex deals, navigating ambiguity, and consistently delivering results in demanding sales environments.

This is not a role for someone relying on inbound or short, transactional sales cycles. Success here requires resilience, ownership, and the ability to build pipeline and drive deals forward in longer, multi-stakeholder sales processes.

We’re looking for an **experienced** **Business Development Executive / Account Executive** who operates confidently in mid-market and enterprise environments, and can lead complex sales cycles end-to-end - from first engagement through to signature.

This role comes with full ownership of pipeline and a high level of autonomy. It requires a structured, strategic approach to sales, strong prioritization, and the ability to operate under pressure - from shaping opportunities and influencing decision-makers to positioning value and closing high-impact deals.

**About us:** GetResponse is a SaaS company recognized for its industry-leading email marketing and marketing automation software. We’ve been serving our customers since 1998 and are proud to have 350,000+ SMBs and 1,000+ enterprise customers on board.

**Main tasks:**

-   owning the full sales cycle - from outbound prospecting to closing complex deals
-   building and developing your pipeline through targeted outbound activities
-   leading discovery, engaging multiple stakeholders, and understanding business needs
-   driving deals forward in a structured and proactive way
-   creating tailored proposals, leading negotiations, and closing deals (€20K+ ACV)
-   collaborating closely with SDRs, marketing, and cross-functional teams

**You may be the perfect fit if you:**

-   bring 5-8 years of experience in B2B SaaS sales
-   have a proven track record of closing mid-market / enterprise deals
-   are comfortable operating in longer sales cycles
-   speak native French and English at a minimum B2 level
-   take full ownership of pipeline and consistently deliver against targets in a demanding environment
-   are comfortable selling complex or technical solutions
-   show strong business acumen and the ability to position value effectively

**Salary range:**

-   210-250 EUR net/man-day on B2B contract + monthly sales commissions

**Extra perks include:** 

-   employee referral program - up to 2360 EUR for recommending a friend
-   wellbeing and mental health culture - mental health helpline, sport card etc.
-   modern equipment - most of our teams work on MacBooks
-   English classes
-   internal initiatives like webinars, knowledge sharing sessions, and more!

**Apply and enjoy our fully remote online recruitment process!** 

1.  **Review stage:** We’ll check your resumé/CV to screen for various criteria and match your talents with opportunities. 
2.  **Phone interview:** We’d like to get to know you, and vice versa. Let us know why you want to join our team and why you’d be a great fit with us. 
3.  **First interview:** It’s your chance to shine and show that you’re the perfect fit for the role. You’ll meet your future manager, go through a short role play, and get a real feel for what the job looks like in practice.
4.  **Team & Leadership Panel**:Engage with your potential future teammates and leaders in a dynamic discussion, where you can demonstrate your skills and get a feel for our culture - ensuring mutual fit and setting you up for success.
5.  **Offer:** If you have what it takes, accept our offer and - welcome aboard! Join our team and be in great company!  
    

**\*As this role focuses on the French market, we’re looking for candidates based in France.**

**\*\*To help us review your application smoothly, please submit your CV in English.**

[Michasia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalina-pajestka-329162142/) is the recruiter responsible for this process - if you have any additional questions, feel free to contact her!

## Apply

[Apply at GetResponse](https://apply.workable.com/getresponse/j/E849DF75C7/apply)

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