Regional Vice President, France

Here at Appian, our values of
Intensity
and
Excellence
define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Appian is looking for a high-energy, results driven
Regional Vice President
to drive and manage the growth of our French sales team / business. RVP's are responsible for achieving the booking targets within their defined region. They lead a team of Enterprise Account Executives. This role reports directly to the Area Vice President and will work with other members of the sales and cross functional leadership teams to ensure overall quota is met.

Responsibilities

• Leading all sales activities for the sales team across France
• Accountable for the total sales results of all subordinates
• Participates in defining territories, assigning quotas, and determining target accounts
• Mentors and coaches team members and assists their sales cycles
• Working with and through other functional areas, responsible for all aspects of the customer relationship life cycle, from initial lead to sale, delivery, and fulfillment of business case
• Build relationships with key individuals within our prospect and customer base
• Engage in strategy and tactical discussions with AEs and with coaches/champions to ensure Appian is best positioned to win
• Ensure the team is successful in all facets of their job responsibilities: software revenue, relationship building, pipeline building, forecast accuracy. Lead from the front
• Maintain excellent relationships with other departments within Appian (Customer Success, Finance, Marketing, Solution Consulting)

Qualifications

• Have 15+ years of quota carrying enterprise sales experience to large, complex organizations
• Experience working with a range of key industries in France, including Banking & Public Sector
• Proven track record of leading teams / sales organisations through a period of change
• Extensive network in the consultancy market with a proven track record of working with the largest consultancies / "big 4"
• Management skills that include strategy and tactical planning/execution, territory decisioning, pricing/proposing, negotiating, and more
• Working knowledge of consultative solution selling methodology and practice
• Fluent French & English

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

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