Business Development Representative - French Speaking

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.

Fresha

The AI-powered OS for beauty, wellness and self-care About Fresha Fresha is the AI-powered operating system for the global beauty, wellness and self-care industry, connecting and powering everything from salons and barbers to spas, medspas, fitness studios and health practices. Trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 140,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 15 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive business software and financial technology solutions.   Fresha’s ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management.   The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram, Facebook and Google. Role Overview We’re looking for an Business Development Manager to join our French Sales team. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, France, you’ll be generating outbound lead,s qualifying, nurturing and converting them into long term partners. Unlike a traditional outbound sales role, this is about high quality consultative conversations with prospects who are already engaged with Fresha. It’s a fast paced, target driven role where you’ll manage the entire sales cycle from first contact to close, with an expectation for outbound lead generation.   What you’ll be doing - Hitting KPIs: Consistently achieve monthly revenue targets (400€ per month) - Generating leads: Proactively build pipeline and close prospects. - Consultative selling: Run discovery conversations and tailor product demos to show value against partner objectives. - Sales cycle ownership: Manage the full process from first call to close, ensuring a smooth handover into onboarding. - CRM discipline: Log and track all lead interactions, ensuring accurate data for forecasting. - Partner collaboration: Work with cross functional teams to ensure a seamless new partner experience.   What we’re looking for - Experience: Minimum 2 years of B2B sales with a track record of closing new business. - Language skills: Fluent in French and English. - Industry background: SaaS, online marketplaces or payments is highly desirable. - Sales DNA: Strong consultative skills, able to listen, qualify and close. - Organised & efficient: Can prioritise, manage pipeline and work at pace. - Curious & driven: Always looking to improve and grow. - Bonus points if you have: Experience in the beauty & wellness industry.   Interview process - Talent screen: 30 mins (video call) - Hiring manager interview: 45 mins (Head of Sales, France) - Panel/presentation: 60 mins (GM France + Head of Sales) We aim to complete the process within two weeks.  

Fresha

  Le système d'exploitation alimenté par l'IA pour la beauté, le bien-être et les soins personnels Le système d'exploitation alimenté par l'IA pour la beauté, le bien-être et les soins personnels À propos de Fresha Fresha est le système d'exploitation alimenté par l'IA pour l'industrie mondiale de la beauté, du bien-être et des soins personnels, connectant et propulsant tout, des salons de coiffure et barbiers aux spas, medspas, studios de fitness et cabinets de santé. Approuvée par des millions de consommateurs et d'entreprises dans le monde entier, Fresha est utilisée par plus de 140 000 entreprises et 450 000 coiffeurs et professionnels à travers le monde, ayant traité plus d'un milliard de rendez-vous à ce jour. La société a son siège social à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, avec 15 bureaux répartis en Amérique du Nord, en EMEA et en APAC. Fresha permet aux consommateurs de découvrir, réserver et payer des rendez-vous beauté et bien-être auprès d'entreprises locales via sa marketplace, tandis que les entreprises et les professionnels de la beauté et du bien-être utilisent une plateforme tout-en-un pour gérer l'ensemble de leurs opérations grâce à un logiciel de gestion intuitif et des solutions de technologie financière. L'écosystème de Fresha offre aux commerçants tout ce dont ils ont besoin pour gérer leur activité de manière fluide, en facilitant la prise de rendez-vous, les points de vente, la gestion des dossiers clients, l'automatisation du marketing, la fidélisation, la gestion des stocks de produits de beauté et la gestion des équipes. La marketplace grand public débloque le potentiel de revenus des entreprises partenaires en exploitant la puissance des réservations en ligne et du marketing automatisé via des applications mobiles et des intégrations avancées avec les grandes marques technologiques, notamment Instagram, Facebook et Google.