Strategic Account Executive, France

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what\'s possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An overview of this role

As a Strategic Account Executive, you'll own a portfolio of strategic and large enterprise customers and prospects in France, helping them realize the full value of GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform. 

You'll solve real business problems for senior stakeholders by breaking into net new enterprise accounts and expanding adoption within existing customers, using a consultative sales approach to connect their priorities with GitLab's DevSecOps and AI capabilities.

You'll lead full-cycle, complex deals, collaborate closely with pre- and post-sales teams and strategic channel partners, and act as the voice of your customers by sharing their feedback and product ideas through GitLab\'s public issue tracker.

In your first year, you'll be expected to build and execute focused account plans, establish a healthy, qualified pipeline, and drive successful evaluations and rollouts that set the foundation for long-term growth across your territory.

What you’ll do

• Own a portfolio of strategic and large enterprise accounts in France, driving both new customer acquisition and expansion within existing customers.
• Lead complex