Framework Ventures Is Hiring An Account Executive French Speaking

Join Whatnot as a French-Speaking Account Executive 📈

Whatnot, the leading livestream shopping platform across North America and Europe, is redefining online marketplaces by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. We're a remote, co-located team building the future of commerce—from fashion and beauty to electronics, rare collectibles, and live plants.

Role Overview

As an Account Executive (French Speaking), you will be vital in expanding Whatnot’s supply by acquiring and nurturing new livestream sellers in the Benelux market.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the end‑to‑end sales process and collaborate effectively with the team 🤝
• Become an expert on scaling SMB sellers on Whatnot 🚀
• Source and prospect new sellers, securing discovery and onboarding calls 📞
• Lead sales conversations via video and phone, overcoming objections and building rapport 🎥📱
• Close sales, onboard sellers onto the platform, and set them up for success 🛍️
• Utilize data to evaluate seller growth, measure success, and identify areas for improvement 📊
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop growth strategies and provide product feedback 💡

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced, client-facing sales role ⭐
• Fluent in French and English, with a strong understanding of the Benelux market 🌍
• Passionate about Whatnot's mission with a keen focus on community experience ❤️
• Fast learner, self-starter, action-oriented, and highly impactful ⚡
• Resourceful, adaptable, and thriving in ambiguous environments 🌪️
• Proven experience in sales, closing deals, and managing multiple accounts 📝
• Proficiency with CRM software; eagerness to learn new systems 💻
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and comfort manipulating data for insights 📈
• Able to commute to either London or Berlin hubs within reasonable distance 🚆

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform 🚀
• Proficiency in Airtable and Salesforce 🛠️
• Passion for creator communities or new domains suited for live e-commerce 🎨
• Experience in buying and selling within online marketplaces 🛒

Compensation & Benefits 💰🎁

Salary range: £70,000 – £85,000 per year plus benefits and equity, commensurate with experience and skills.

• Flexible time-off policy supporting work-life balance ✈️
• Company-wide holidays 🎉
• Health insurance options (medical, dental, vision) 🩺
• Work-from-home support, home office allowance, monthly cell‑phone & internet stipend 🖥️📱
• Care benefits, including welfare allowance for childcare and lifetime family planning support 👶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Retirement and pension plans applicable internationally 🏦
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks + one month gradual return 👶🤱

Equal Opportunity Employer 🌍

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment free of discrimination based on race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability, or any other protected status by law.