Sales Manager (Account Executives) - French Speaking

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ years

Job description

The EMEA Sales Manager leads and expands Hostaway's sales team for the EMEA market, driving revenue growth and coaching a team of Account Executives. The role is fully remote but requires the candidate to be based in the UK with professional French proficiency.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Remote
Languages
English – Professional fluency, French – Professional fluency

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of remote Account Executives across the EMEA region
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven culture
  • Set clear sales targets and KPIs
  • Conduct regular pipeline reviews, 1-on-1s, and coaching sessions to ensure the team meets and exceeds individual and collective goals
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the EMEA market, identifying key growth opportunities, target segments, and effective go-to-market tactics
  • Take ownership of the EMEA sales pipeline from lead to close, ensuring predictable and consistent revenue growth
  • Continuously refine and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Work closely with Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams to ensure alignment, provide market feedback, and contribute to the overall success of the company
  • Serve as an expert on the EMEA vacation rental market, staying informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform sales strategy
  • Deliver accurate and timely sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis to senior leadership

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in a sales role, with at least 2-3 years in a sales management or team lead position, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment
  • Deep understanding of the diverse business cultures, languages, and market dynamics across the EMEA region
  • Demonstrated success in managing and motivating a fully remote, geographically distributed sales team
  • Professional fluency in English and French is required for this role
  • Proficient with modern sales tools, including CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), sales engagement platforms, and communication tools
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions, forecast accurately, and manage team performance
  • Must be physically based in the UK

Nice to have

  • Proven experience in the vacation rental, property management, or hospitality technology (PropTech/HospiTech) industry is highly desirable

Your team

EMEA Sales

A team of remote Account Executives across the EMEA region

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on market rates in the country of the applicant
  • 100% remote work from anywhere within your country of residence
  • Stock options in a fast-growing and profitable company
  • Values-driven leadership
  • Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
  • Annual paid leave varying by country
  • Geographic-specific benefits such as Health Insurance and Pensions where customary
  • Dynamic team culture with team members in over 40 countries

How to get hired

  1. 1Application review by the Talent Acquisition team alongside the qualifications for the role and those of other applicants
  2. 2Email from the Talent Acquisition team after the application has been reviewed

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About Hostaway

AI-powered vacation rental management platform

Hostaway is an industry leading, AI-powered vacation rental management platform designed for professional short-term rental operators, trusted by 20,000+ property managers worldwide. It brings everything together for greater efficiency and faster growth.

Key facts

  • Vacation rental management software
  • Trusted by 20,000+ property managers worldwide
  • Profitable, high-growth, and the first short-term rental PMS unicorn
  • Team members in over 40 countries
  • No office; fully remote company

What they value

  • Values-Driven Leadership
  • Core Values leveraged daily in strategic and tactical decisions