Account Manager (French Bilingual) in Leeds

Account Manager (French Bilingual) in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time No working from home possible
Turnitin

Responsibilities

  • We’re seeking a driven, results-oriented professional to join us in a dual-impact role that combines strategic new business acquisition with high-touch account expansion. This role is ideal for a proactive “hunter-gatherer” who thrives on identifying new opportunities while simultaneously nurturing deep, value-based relationships across educational institutions
  • You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of growth—from closing new deals to identifying strategic cross-sell opportunities that deepen our impact on teaching, learning, and academic integrity
  • Drive new business growth: Identify, qualify, and close new opportunities within K–12, Higher Education, or assessment markets
  • Own the full sales cycle: From prospecting to negotiation and close, with disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning
  • Build lasting relationships: Engage stakeholders at all levels—from teachers to district or institutional executives—to influence decisions and strengthen advocacy
  • Deliver consultative solutions: Understand customer challenges and craft tailored solutions that meet their needs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product, Marketing, and internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience and relay market feedback
  • Leverage data and insights: Use CRM, usage analytics, and market intelligence to prioritize high-impact opportunities and optimize territory strategy
  • Represent the brand: Communicate the company’s value proposition effectively through presentations, product demos, pitches, social channels, and industry events
  • Maintain accurate reporting: Document sales activity, pipeline, forecasts, and metrics in Salesforce and other systems to inform business strategy
  • Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on industry trends, educational legislation, and territory-specific opportunities

Success Metrics

  • Exceeds new business and cross-sell quotas
  • Exceeds retention and expansion targets
  • Achieves high win rates and maintains accurate forecasts
  • Demonstrates meaningful pipeline growth and expansion within target accounts
  • Builds customer advocacy through consultative engagement and compelling storytelling
  • Expands institutional reach via new executive-level relationships and partnerships

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is passionate about education and technology, highly collaborative, and capable of working strategically and tactically to deliver measurable results.

  • Exceptional storytelling and consultative sales skills, connecting customer challenges to product impact inspiring urgency and belief
  • Understanding of the education technology landscape including institutional decision cycles, and procurement processes
  • Proven ability to hunt, build, and close new business across complex buying committees
  • Self-starter with a growth mindset, resilience, and collaborative spirit
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • 2+ years of quota‑carrying experience in EdTech or SaaS sales, with a consistent track record of exceeding targets
  • Native or fluent in French and English
  • Proficiency with Salesforce.com and other sales enablement tools
  • 2+ years of experience in Customer Success or Account Management, with a history of consistently exceeding retention and expansion targets
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Turnitin

Contact Details:

Turnitin Recruitment Team