AXEL PRIEUR

Senior Account Executive & Business Development Manager
Paris, FR.

About

Axel is a results-driven sales leader with 8+ years of experience across SaaS, AI, and creative industries, including co-founding two startups. He excels in full-cycle sales, GTM strategy, pipeline growth, and C-level engagement, consistently closing high-value contracts with global brands. With a hunter mentality and consultative selling approach, he is passionate about leveraging technology to deepen brand-consumer relationships and drive measurable revenue impact.

Work

Various Startup Projects
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Founder

Summary

Led the design, launch, and validation of early-stage SaaS projects in PropTech and consumer brand insights, focusing on product-market fit and customer engagement.

Highlights

Developed and executed outbound Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies from scratch, engaging C-level decision-makers at retail and real estate brands to secure initial early-adopter deals.

Generated a qualified sales pipeline exceeding €200K and successfully closed early-stage deals, demonstrating strong ownership in new market penetration.

Expanded expertise in leveraging technology to significantly boost consumer engagement and community activation for leading brands.

Epic Games
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Business Development Manager

Summary

Spearheaded high-impact business development initiatives across Automotive, Retail, Fashion, Luxury, CPG, and Advertising sectors, driving significant revenue growth.

Highlights

Generated a $1M Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) sales pipeline and closed $850K in deals with an average contract size of $30K, demonstrating strong performance in a Senior AE/BDM capacity.

Acquired over 100 new enterprise accounts, significantly expanding the adoption of Epic Games' software suite among industry leaders including Porsche, BMW, LVMH, Coca-Cola, and Carrefour.

Developed and executed outbound sales strategies that effectively engaged C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies, cultivating high-value, long-term relationships.

Managed complex end-to-end deal cycles, from tailored product demonstrations to contract negotiation, boosting enterprise acquisition and multi-year client retention.

IWD
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Account Executive

Summary

Managed full-cycle sales for a SaaS company, driving lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals with key decision-makers.

Highlights

Generated qualified leads and cultivated new business opportunities through strategic outbound sales and targeted market research initiatives.

Managed a robust sales pipeline of over 40 accounts, successfully negotiating and closing SaaS deals with C-level decision-makers.

Secured $350K in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with an average deal size of $10K from major brands including Nespresso, La Mer, and Shiseido.

Delivered compelling product presentations using a consultative sales approach, effectively aligning solutions with client needs and driving adoption.

LE BOOK
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Account Executive

Summary

Executed full-cycle sales for advertising and event sponsorships, managing pipeline and securing strategic partnerships.

Highlights

Closed over 50 advertising and event sponsorship deals, generating revenues ranging from $5K to $50K per contract.

Successfully sold high-value exhibition stands and premium ad placements for exclusive networking events, connecting global brands with creative agencies.

Developed and managed a qualified sales pipeline, implementing automated CRM workflows that enhanced conversion rates and forecasting accuracy.

Negotiated and structured 10 strategic barter partnerships with key accounts, significantly maximizing client exposure and securing incremental revenue.

Education

University of San Francisco

Bachelor

Business Administration & Management

Courses

Business Administration & Entrepreneurship

Languages

English
Français
Spanish

Skills

Sales Execution

Full-Cycle Sales, Outbound Prospecting, MEDDPICC Qualification.

Go-To-Market & Strategy

Account Segmentation, Market Expansion, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, Revenue Growth Strategy.

Tools & Systems

Salesforce, HubSpot, Sales Automation Tools, Outreach.

Communication & Leadership

C-Level Engagement, Cross-Functional Alignment, Deal Storytelling, Stakeholder Management.

Interests

Entrepreneurship
Sports
Global Cultures & Markets