Senior Partner Manager, France

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. THE COMMUNITY YOU WILL JOIN The Experiences Supply team partners with Hosts to develop high-quality, repeatable, and commercially viable experiences aligned with Airbnb's brand. Working cross-functionally, this team fosters human connection in the real world. THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE You will own the health, performance, and growth of the Paris Experiences market by managing a portfolio of professional host accounts. You'll build the operational tools, processes, and frameworks needed to surface optimisation opportunities at scale — and drive host success and business growth through deep partnerships and data-informed decisions. This role is based in Paris (hybrid, 3-4 days a week in the office), and is not eligible for relocation support. A TYPICAL DAY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT * Own a portfolio of professional host accounts across the Paris region, serving as their primary point of contact and strategic advisor * Run regular business reviews with key partners to monitor performance, align on goals, and identify levers for growth * Build scaled strategies that deliver results across both top-tier and long-tail accounts * Proactively escalate cross-functional bottlenecks and maintain a deep understanding of partner integrations * Educate hosts on major product and policy updates; translate platform changes into actionable guidance OPS TOOLS & PROCESSES * Design and build operational tools, dashboards, and workflows to monitor portfolio health and flag underperforming accounts * Develop repeatable processes for identifying and executing on optimisation opportunities (pricing, quality, content, scheduling) * Create frameworks to prioritise interventions based on impact and scale * Document and improve standard operating procedures to drive consistency and efficiency across the team QUALITY, INSIGHTS & OPTIMISATION * Use data to identify performance gaps and growth opportunities across your portfolio * Audit supply quality in the field; develop and implement improvement plans * Become the go-to expert on Paris market dynamics, local trends, and competitive context * Partner cross-functionally with Product, Comms, Policy, and Support to resolve systemic issues and drive long-term host and guest success DEMAND & REPRESENTATION * Represent Airbnb in external meetings and strategic relationships with professional hosts * Attend and represent the brand at industry events and conferences in France and Europe YOUR EXPERTISE * 8+ years of experience in account management, partner success, or market operations * Fluency in French (native/bilingual) and English required * 2+ years in hospitality, travel, or a marketplace business a plus * Strong portfolio management skills, with a proven ability to drive growth and optimisation across a book of business * Experience building or improving operational processes, dashboards, or workflows to manage performance at scale * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Strong quantitative skills, with comfort applying data day-to-day to prioritise and act * High proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce a plus); experience with analytics or BI tools * Thrives amid changing priorities and deadlines; a cross-functional collaborator who operates at both strategic and tactical levels; a resourceful self-starter * Willingness to travel to assigned markets as needed * Passion for Airbnb, travel, and the sharing economy Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. How We'll Take Care of You: The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized, is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. France Annual Pay Range €74.000—€92.000 EUR

Payhawk

Company Mission Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale. The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Bek Ventures and Eleven Ventures. Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to measure and improve our environmental and social impact. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too. We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.  Role Mission We’re looking for an ambitious, self-driven, and adaptable individual based in Paris, who wants to be a part of a huge success story. As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Payhawk, you’ll generate new leads and business opportunities for the French market, playing a pivotal role in shaping our success. If you’re looking for professional growth, opportunities to hone your sales skills, and a chance to work on innovative projects, Payhawk is the place to take your career to the next level! As a BDR, you’ll be the first to introduce our platform to potential customers, building relationships and driving pipeline opportunities for our Account Executives. You’ll receive the tools and coaching needed to thrive in a dynamic environment, and your success will be recognised and rewarded through competitive financial incentives and clear career progression. What will your day look like? * Take ownership of your outbound prospecting campaigns, using a mix of outreach strategies—such as emails, calls, social selling, and events—to engage prospective clients. * Collaborate closely with a high-performing Account Executive team in the Paris office, executing targeted prospecting strategies to create high-value opportunities. * Leverage marketing-led demand generation campaigns, identifying and following up with prospects to build relationships and generate leads. * Build a strong sales pipeline for the French market, specifically targeting companies with over 200 employees that fit our Ideal Customer Profile. * Proactively identify new niches and create innovative campaign ideas to continuously improve outreach. * Analyse your outreach efforts and campaign results to draw insights and refine future strategies. * Manage a pipeline of potential clients, ensuring consistent coverage to exceed monthly targets and drive sustainable growth. What does it take to be a successful BDR at Payhawk? * A drive to exceed sales targets and progress quickly your career * Motivation to make a measurable impact * Resilience and a growth mindset * Feeling comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Excited to work in an AI-first environment, actively using AI tools to move faster, cut repetitive work and have more impact * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Fluency in English and French (min. C1) Why should you join us? * Clear development opportunities toward a Senior BDR role, followed by a transition into an Account Executive position * Structured onboarding, sales coaching, and powerful enablement tools to help you succeed * Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission * Global FinTech (Series B) with $236M in funding * First Bulgarian unicorn with 350 employees globally * 4 days in the office per week to collaborate, learn and win together as a team * 30 days of paid time off + 12 work-from-anywhere days * Health and fitness membership * Two company on-sites per year in Bulgaria * Opportunity to use the Payhawk product, with a monthly commuting allowance of 150EUR Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work.  Payhawk is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM The Platform Sales team works with B2B Software Platforms to help them facilitate payments for their users using our Stripe Connect product. Software Platforms, also known as B2B Indirect, are software platform businesses who serve other businesses. Platforms already using Stripe include Shopify, Lightspeed and Mindbody. As a key member of the Stripe Platforms team, you will manage and elevate relationships with a named account list while identifying new growth opportunities and ways Stripe can exceed expectations. This role will be dedicated to accounts located in France. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Account Executive (New Business), you will create partnerships between Stripe and the most innovative and fastest-growing software platforms in the world by helping them to understand how Stripe's online commerce infrastructure can make payments a competitive advantage for their businesses. RESPONSIBILITIES * Directly manage and nurture a named account list and develop account plans for winning business with upper middle market and enterprise companies * Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as well * Contribute to shaping our platform partnership strategy and building repeatable processes and scaled engagement models * Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities * Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies * Develop relationships with executive stakeholders * Work with company leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses * Lead and contribute to team projects to develop and refine our sales process * Engage with Product and Engineering teams to help drive product strategy WHO YOU ARE You are an adept salesperson and relationship manager capable of engaging in business-level and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization, including the CTO, COO, and CFO. You have experience working with upper middle market and enterprise companies. You have an in-depth understanding of the buyer journey and can lead a complex, multi-party sale in a highly consultative manner. You are used to building value in competitive situations and enjoy working on products that require deep product understanding, combined with technical knowledge. You are naturally analytical and enjoy digging into business models and helping users quantify their investment decisions. You get excited about prospecting, and are capable of independently leading a sales cycle from start to finish. Finally, you enjoy building – you like to actively participate in the development of our sales process, the articulation of our value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets. If you're motivated, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 10+ years of sales experience, preferably selling a technical product, with a track record of top performance * A proven track record of moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales in a highly consultative manner, understanding strategies and applying value proposition * Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies * An ability to understand complex technical problems and how Stripe's solutions can address them * A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal * Strong presentation skills * Proven ability to lead complex negotiations involving bespoke commercial agreements * Superior verbal and written communication skills * Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment * Strong interest in technology and a deep understanding of the space * Experience in or excitement in learning about financial technology infrastructure * Fastidious approach to CRM hygiene and experience utilizing thorough sales forecasting metrics on a weekly/quarterly basis and communicating them in a succinct manner PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience at a growth stage Internet/Software company * Experience in fintech/payments is a plus, but not a prerequisite