Account Executive - New Business Sales (Fluent in French and English)

About the Role

This position involves consulting a diverse range of advertising clients of varying sizes, focusing on identifying the most effective advertising solutions tailored to each client's needs. Candidates passionate about sales and the digital economy will thrive by helping brands grow their businesses using Google's cutting-edge advertising products and strategies. You will leverage your knowledge of online media and commercial expertise to aid both new and existing clients in expanding their reach.

As a representative of Google, you will manage a portfolio of clients, deeply understanding their requirements and crafting tailored advertising strategies capable of reaching large audiences. You'll be working within Google Customer Solutions (GCS), which is committed to delivering customer success by providing SMBs across EMEA with access to Google's comprehensive advertising offerings. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with business owners and positively influence their growth, all while contributing to the future of innovation in digital sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of new business acquisition, from initial engagement through closure and ongoing client relationship management to ensure satisfaction and continued opportunity growth.
• Proactively generate and nurture a pipeline of prospective clients by collaborating closely with sales development, onboarding, agency, and marketing teams.
• Secure new business agreements through methods such as outbound prospecting, cold calls, client consultation, education, pitching, and deal closure.
• Advise clients on achieving their online marketing objectives—both domestic and export—employing Google's suite of marketing tools including YouTube, Google Search, Google Shopping, Google Display Network, and app promotion.
• Consistently meet sales targets while prioritizing outstanding advertiser experiences within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience successfully acquiring new business and consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and French, facilitating strong client relationships in the designated geographic area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience planning, delivering, and executing digital marketing campaigns, including measurement and creative strategy.
• Proven ability to independently build a sales pipeline from the ground up through focused tactics and execution.
• Strong understanding of the online advertising landscape along with local market insights spanning digital and traditional media.
• Capability to effectively manage ambiguity, work autonomously, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills, able to present comprehensive advertising solutions effectively to diverse clients.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary in Ireland ranges between €76,000 and €78,000 annually, plus a 35% bonus target, equity options, and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Google is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category. Applicants with disabilities or requiring accommodations are encouraged to inform the recruitment team.