Account Executive
full-time•Paris
About this role
About Ukio |
We are one of the most promising startups of 2025 with headquarters in Spain. We were founded in Barcelona, and since then, we've expanded to include offices in Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, and Paris. This is only the beginning as we've got our sights set on spreading to the rest of Europe and later to include other continents as well 🚀.
Ukio's mission is to empower individuals to live where they want, when they want 🌎. We do this by disrupting the traditional residential real estate market, providing fully furnished and artfully designed apartments for stays starting at one month. We remove all the hassle around finding a rental with no long-term contracts, security deposits, broker fees, moving/buying furniture, etc., giving choice and flexibility to allow people to plant their roots anywhere 💥.
Backed by Europe's best Venture Capital firms, this year will be vital in our growth as we look to further build out our team, further establish ourselves in our current markets, and expand our reach into multiple new markets 🔥. We are currently ranked in the top 10 startups in Spain by Linkedin, and we have successfully raised a Series A investment round of €27 million that will help propel our growth throughout Western Europe and bring us closer to reaching our goals🥇.
Our culture |We honor diversity, compassion, and honesty above all else in our team. We’ve already got a great mix of dedicated, collaborative, and results-driven people and are looking for more like minded folks to join our team. In true startup fashion, we always embrace the unknown and grant full autonomy to our team members to act as the owners of their projects and tasks. We are creators who embrace dynamic environments and take on and build up projects from scratch.
Our team is composed of everyone from foodies to athletes, adventure seekers to art buffs. We know fun, and we always have a team event on our calendars, so are you ready to join us?
Role |We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven B2B Account Executive to take on the Paris Market and help us grow our business by building strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, and local businesses. If you are passionate about sales, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make an impact in an exciting, high-growth sector, then this is the role for you!
Responsibilities |- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to acquire and retain B2B clients in Paris.
- Identify and target key corporate clients, travel agencies, relocation companies, and businesses in need of flexible accommodation solutions.
- Cultivate long-lasting relationships with decision-makers and influencers, ensuring they see Ukio Apartments as their go-to partner for accommodation solutions.
- Understand the unique needs of each client and present tailored solutions that align with their business goals and employee or customer needs.
- From prospecting to closing, you’ll be in control of the full sales cycle, ensuring every deal is managed effectively.
- Work closely with our marketing, operations, and customer success teams to share insights, optimize offerings, and create exceptional experiences for your clients.
- This is a key role at Ukio, where your success will directly contribute to the company’s growth and expansion in the Paris market.
- You have a solid background in sales, particularly in B2B, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
- An understanding or interest in the property, tech, or hospitality sectors will be a big plus.
- You have excellent communication and negotiation skills and can engage with senior executives and business owners.
- You’re driven, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of your role and market.
- Fluency in French and English and an understanding of the Paris market is essential.
- You are ambitious, hungry to succeed, and want to contribute to Ukio’s growth
- Private Health Insurance with ALAN
- Meal Allowance with Swile
- UKIO Anniversary giftÂ
- Team buildings and office eventsÂ
- Transportation card (transportation coverage for role that have traveling needed for their work tasks according to the internal policy)
- Breakfast at the office, fruits, nutrition bars, free coffee/tea and popcorn!
- An amazing internal culture and no dress code!
- International working environment with many different nationalities!
Ukio's culture promotes and values each individual's contribution. Diversity and inclusion, it’s a big topic for us, as such we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Sky's the limit for us. We're here to revolutionize your life. Be part of this revolution 🔥
We look forward to receiving your application!
For more information about Ukio, visit us at www.ukio.com and to keep up to date with UKIO’s news, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!
What you'll do
- The Account Executive will develop and execute a sales strategy to acquire and retain B2B clients in Paris. They will manage the full sales cycle and collaborate with marketing, operations, and customer success teams to optimize offerings.
About Ukio
Ukio’s mission is to empower individuals to live where they want, when they want.
Since our founding in 2020, we’ve successfully turned the traditional real estate market upside down by providing fully furnished and artfully designed apartments for stays starting at one month.
Our guests love that renting an apartment with Ukio is as easy as it looks. We take out the hassle surrounding finding a rental with no long-term contracts, security deposits, or broker fees, and we provide all furniture, making every apartment ready to use from the minute you walk in the front door. Ultimately, we give the choice and flexibility to allow people to live where they want, when they want, as simple as making a reservation on our website, and that’s the power of Ukio.
Even though Ukio is a Barcelona based startup, our reach is not limited to within our headquarter city. We also have offices in Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin and Paris, with more exciting places on the way. One day, you’ll be seeing Ukio apartments across Europe and even the world, but for now, we’ve got big plans to strengthen our relations in our existing cities and spread our reach across Western Europe.
Backed by Europe’s best Venture Capital firms, we’ve successfully raised €27M ($28M) in Series A funding which will help propel our growth in the coming year. We’re looking to further build out our teams and expand into new markets as we reach a critical phase in our growth plan, so can we count on you to be a part of the ride?
Find us on Linkedin, Instagram, Tiktok, at our careers page at https://apply.workable.com/ukio/, or at www.ukio.com.
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What does a Account Executive do at Ukio?
As a Account Executive at Ukio, you will: the Account Executive will develop and execute a sales strategy to acquire and retain B2B clients in Paris. They will manage the full sales cycle and collaborate with marketing, operations, and customer success teams to optimize offerings..
Is the Account Executive position at Ukio remote?
The Account Executive position at Ukio is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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