Sales Director, France

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TL;DR

Fast‑growing measurement company looking for a London‑based Sales Director to lead Adelaide’s expansion into the French AdTech market.

Position Overview

This position reports to the Commercial Director, EMEA, and will play a pivotal role in Adelaide’s global expansion. The role involves building strong relationships with senior agency staff and developing a revenue pipeline to deliver commercial success. You will be the first fully dedicated employee for the French market, supported by the London team.

Core Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all agency new business.
  • Network to foster strong agency relationships from junior to senior contacts.
  • Ensure client teams are trained and supported with tools and resources.
  • Lead responses to RFPs, leads, and new business inquiries.
  • Partner with Client Success to deliver outstanding work that ensures renewals.
  • Maintain accurate use of the CRM (HubSpot) to track pipeline, manage deals, and provide visibility into sales activities and performance.
  • Represent Adelaide at industry events to develop new business leads.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant AdTech or media sales experience (French region preferred).
  • Fluency in both English and French; native‑level proficiency in French preferred.
  • Proven ability to prospect, close opportunities, and manage a sales pipeline.
  • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience selling media measurement.
  • Existing relationships with French HoldCo agencies (e.g., Publicis, Havas, Omnicom France, Dentsu France, GroupM France).
  • Familiarity with major French agency holding companies and their operating structures.
  • Ability to translate complex data and insights into compelling commercial narratives.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Private medical insurance for UK roles.
  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee development & wellness stipend.
  • Festive break for UK roles.
  • Volunteer time off.

Financial & Compensation

  • Competitive salary.
  • Performance‑based quarterly bonus.
  • Stock options.
  • Group pension plan for UK roles.

Workplace & Equipment

  • Remote‑first environment.
  • London office for UK roles.
  • Access to available WeWork spaces.

Pay Range for This Role

Base: £75,000 – £85,000 per year
OTE: £125,000 – £142,000 per year

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Job Description:

TL;DR

Fast‑growing measurement company looking for a London‑based Sales Director to lead Adelaide’s expansion into the French AdTech market.

Position Overview

This position reports to the Commercial Director, EMEA, and will play a pivotal role in Adelaide’s global expansion. The role involves building strong relationships with senior agency staff and developing a revenue pipeline to deliver commercial success. You will be the first fully dedicated employee for the French market, supported by the London team.

Core Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all agency new business.
  • Network to foster strong agency relationships from junior to senior contacts.
  • Ensure client teams are trained and supported with tools and resources.
  • Lead responses to RFPs, leads, and new business inquiries.
  • Partner with Client Success to deliver outstanding work that ensures renewals.
  • Maintain accurate use of the CRM (HubSpot) to track pipeline, manage deals, and provide visibility into sales activities and performance.
  • Represent Adelaide at industry events to develop new business leads.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant AdTech or media sales experience (French region preferred).
  • Fluency in both English and French; native‑level proficiency in French preferred.
  • Proven ability to prospect, close opportunities, and manage a sales pipeline.
  • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience selling media measurement.
  • Existing relationships with French HoldCo agencies (e.g., Publicis, Havas, Omnicom France, Dentsu France, GroupM France).
  • Familiarity with major French agency holding companies and their operating structures.
  • Ability to translate complex data and insights into compelling commercial narratives.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Private medical insurance for UK roles.
  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee development & wellness stipend.
  • Festive break for UK roles.
  • Volunteer time off.

Financial & Compensation

  • Competitive salary.
  • Performance‑based quarterly bonus.
  • Stock options.
  • Group pension plan for UK roles.

Workplace & Equipment

  • Remote‑first environment.
  • London office for UK roles.
  • Access to available WeWork spaces.

Pay Range for This Role

Base: £75,000 – £85,000 per yearOTE: £125,000 – £142,000 per year

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Posted: May 20th, 2026