Account Manager Junior (M/F/X) - Apprenticeship

-Job description:

As a member of the Indirect Sales France team, you will work in close collaboration with Chloé, our Key Account Manager, to boost our commercial engine. Your goal: ensure high-quality follow-up for a rapidly expanding account portfolio while actively hunting for new partner accounts to drive our business growth.

You will work at the crossroads of two worlds: Marketing (for lead generation) and Logistics (for supply chain and delivery follow-up).

You mission

This role is the perfect hybrid of Hunting (Business Development) and Farming (Account Management). You will have a 360° view of the sales profession: from detecting opportunities with architects and distributors to signing and retaining strategic accounts.

Your main responsibilities

Business Development & Hunting

  • Identify and prospect new partners (office furniture distributors, architectural firms, etc.).

  • Manage the full sales cycle, from the initial “cold call” to the final signature.

  • Actively participate in trade shows and industry events to expand your network and turn every encounter into a business opportunity.

Portfolio Management & Growth

  • Manage and animate a portfolio of existing clients to optimize their performance.

  • Regularly analyze client results and propose customized solutions to boost their revenue.

  • Reactivate “dormant” accounts through a creative approach and rigorous follow-ups.

Enablement & Support

  • Organize and lead training sessions for our partners’ sales teams to sharpen their product knowledge.

  • Act as a key liaison between the client and our internal departments to ensure maximum satisfaction.

What we offer

  • 🚲 Mobility package

  • 🍽️ Swile meal card: €9/day

  • 🏋️‍♀️ 2–3 sports sessions/month

  • 🥳 Regular team events & a company retreat

  • 🤝 Referral bonus

Profil recherché

  • Master’s degree student (Business School or equivalent), preferably in your final year (M2) 🎓

  • At least 1 year of proven experience in sales or business development (internship or apprenticeship) 💡

  • A true “sales soul”: you aren’t afraid of the phone, you are punchy, resourceful, and you have the “hunter” instinct required to open doors 🎯

  • Mastery of sales/negotiation techniques and ability to quickly master and navigate tools such as HubSpot, Aircall, Notion, Canva, and social selling platforms like LinkedIn 💬

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, autonomy, proactivity, and a strong sense of customer service 🤝

  • You are rigorous, detail-oriented, and can adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment 🚀

  • Native/Fluent French and Professional English (capable of conducting a sale in English) 🌍

✨ What’s in it for you:

  • Comprehensive training in the Sales profession within an ambitious startup, with exposure to the entire sales cycle 💡

  • Direct mentoring from Chloé to master the full sales cycle, from high-impact prospecting to strategic account negotiation 🤝

Work with Island is an equal opportunity employer. All our positions are open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

Déroulement des entretiens

  • 30-min call with Marianne, Talent Acquisition Manager

  • 45-min interview with Chloé (N+1) + 30-min roleplay with Malo, KAM Indirect France

  • 30-min interview with Nicolas, Head of Sales (N+2) + 30-min team fit session with two members of the team


-company

Work With Island

-missions

-Account Manager

-work arrangement

-On site

-Main language(s)

-French, -English