Our missionOur mission is to make frontier AI ubiquitous, and to provide tailor-made AI to all the builders. This requires fierce independence, strong commitment to open, portable and customisable solutions, and an extreme focus on shipping the most advanced technology in limited time. Work with usWe go fast and work intensely, with high level of individual responsabilities, and a strong team spirit. We operate with the highest level of internal transparency, as we believe it’s a major driver for efficiency. We’re rigorous, since we believe this is how we make the best technology. We’re creative, as we know that training the best models is a game of finding unique efficiency accelerators. We’re customer driven, since we want our models to be helpful for real world applications. We’re proud to be a team of diverse people coming from all horizons, with a wide range of expertise in the field of AI.

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About Mistral  At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited. Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers. Role Summary  As an Account Executive in our Commercial France team, you will play a crucial role in driving Mistral's adoption among digital natives (tech startups, scale-ups and unicorns) as well as more traditional mid-market sized companies in France and southern Europe. You will manage the entire sales process from initial contact to closing deals and beyond, working closely with our solutions, product, finance and legal team. What you will do Lead Development- Conduct strategic outreach and warm introductions to various companies- Convert inbound leads and product-led customers into upselling or more bespoke agreements Value Proposition Validation for Customers- Provide hands-on support and guidance to clients during the Proof of Concept (POC) phase to ensure a smooth and successful evaluation process- Leverage successful POC outcomes to convert them into long-term, revenue-generating contracts Deal Management &amp; Closing- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to convert leads into valued customers. You will be the primary contact for external stakeholders and responsible for managing deals and aligning all stakeholders- Handle customer negotiations end-to-end with the support of our legal and finance team Executive Engagement- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, heads of innovation/AI, and other key decision-makers within target organisations- Understand their specific challenges and needs, positioning Mistral's solution as an integral part of their strategic initiatives Technical Aptitude &amp; product engagement- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical intricacies of Mistral's product and effectively articulate its value proposition to potential clients- Work closely with our solution and product team to address customer questions, concerns, and challenges during pre-sales, deployment, and post-deployment phases About you • 5-7 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally involving a highly complex, technical product• Industry Experience: Significant work experience within the AI ecosystem or related data/infrastructure field (e.g. deep-tech, AI application layer, cloud provider)• Education: Excellent academic background with a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field• Startup Experience: Experience at a successful, fast-growing startup, ideally in deep-tech• Technical Skills: Strong technical skills to quickly understand and navigate evolving products and steer technical discussions• Language Skills: Fluent French &amp; excellent English proficiency; additional language (e.g. Italian, Spanish) are a bonus• Soft Skills: Outstanding negotiation and communication skills Benefits 💰 Competitive cash salary and equity🥕 Daily lunch vouchers : Swile meal vouchers with 10,83€ per worked day, incl 60% offered by company🥎 Sport : Enjoy discounted access to gyms and fitness studios through our Wellpass partnership🚴 Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass via Betterway🧑‍⚕️ Health : Full health insurance for you and your family🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy🌎 Visa sponsorship🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis

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