Account Executive (French)

Barcelona, Spain·Full-time·Added 7 months ago

fonio

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What they offer

€70,000 - €120,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €3,950 - €6,250 a month after tax, or €4,110 - €7,280 under the Beckham regime.
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.
Blue Card threshold
Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

What they ask for

Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
German
The ad asks for German, or counts it in your favour.
French
The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Barcelona
A relocation package offered.

This job was published 7 months ago

The role

As an Account Executive at fonio, you're a closer through and through. You get warm, pre-qualified leads every day and know exactly what to do with them. And when the pipeline dries out, you don't wait around: you go on the hunt for deals.

What you'll do

Inbound demos: 8–16 qualified demo calls per day
Quota ownership: clear monthly and quarterly targets
Pipeline management: structured follow-ups and clean CRM hygiene
Help sharpen our sales motion as we scale fast

How you'll work

full-time

on-site

Requirements

What we're looking for

1+ years of sales experience in transactional or B2B SaaS sales
Proven closing track record along a structured funnel
High discipline, strong ownership, and a genuine hunger to earn
Natural communicator and storyteller
Native or C2 French; strong English. German is a big plus
Ready for a paid temporary relocation (around 2 months in Vienna to soak up our culture)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€70.000-€120.000 OTE (base + uncapped commission)
Equity - you build it, you should own a piece of it
Food & drinks - at our Vienna office, lunch and dinner are on us (plus all the drinks your heart desires, and yes, we have protein bars and vitamins too)
Equipment of your choice - whatever makes you happy
Regular team offsites

EUR 70,000–120,000 per year

Hiring process

15 min intro call
45 min skill interview with our CCO Alex, including a demo simulation
30 min chat to get to know the go-to-market manager
20 min culture call with our Founders

About fonio

Fonio is a technology company that provides a customer service and support platform for modern businesses. The company offers a suite of tools designed to streamline customer interactions, automate workflows, and improve team collaboration. Fonio is a relatively small, venture-backed startup operating in the customer service software space, competing with larger, established players in the market.

Fonio has its Spanish headquarters in Barcelona, which serves as its main operational hub for the Spanish market. The company is actively hiring international professionals, particularly those with Italian, French, and German language skills, to support its expansion into new European markets. This makes it a relevant employer for international professionals looking to relocate to Spain, offering a multicultural and dynamic work environment.

Founded: 2021
Employees: 11–50
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: fonio.ai

Good to know if you are moving

Fonio's team is international, with colleagues from various European countries, making it a multicultural environment.
The company's working language is English, but it is actively hiring for Italian, French, and German-speaking markets, which is a plus for multilingual professionals.
The company is a startup, offering the opportunity to have a high impact on its growth and development.
The company offers a remote-friendly work culture, allowing for flexibility in location.
The company is focused on the European market, making it a good fit for professionals looking to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

We grew from $1M to $10M ARR in under 12 months and now serve 10,000+ customers.

Fonio is Europe’s market leader for AI phone agents for SMBs. Now we’re expanding globally and into new products.
We move fast, take ownership, give direct feedback, and avoid politics and unnecessary meetings.
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

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