Airbnb

Account Executive (12 Month FTC)

Airbnb

1717
Paris, France
Posted 29 days ago
HybridFull-time5+ years₹16L–36L (estimated)

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.</span></p></div><p><strong>The Community You Will Join:</strong></p> <p>The Airbnb Hotels team, which includes HotelTonight, is a fun, fast-growing group leading Airbnb’s expansion into the hotel sector. Operating with an entrepreneurial spirit, this team combines the simplicity, product excellence, and guest-centered ethos that define Airbnb. This team’s mission is to deliver the smoothest, most intuitive hotel booking experience for guests, while helping independent, boutique hotels easily drive incremental bookings so they can focus on delivering the best hospitality. The ultimate aim is to help more people discover high-quality hotels, creating value for guests and our hotel partners.</p> <p><strong>The Difference You Will Make</strong></p> <p>As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for converting leads into net‑new supply to support new-market launches and at pace to hit quarterly goals. Working the full sales funnel, you will proactively turn cold leads into warm sales opportunities helping to build the Hotels category’s market presence in the process through collaboration with other teams. This includes partnering, strategizing, and running daily operations directly with independent, boutique hotels , and ensuring that Airbnb always has the best hotel inventory and deals available&nbsp; to our guests.</p> <p>This role is based in Paris (hybrid, 2-3 days a week in the office).&nbsp; It will start off as a 12-month FTC with the potential for conversion depending on individual performance.&nbsp;<

Key Responsibilities

  • 1

    Lead end-to-end design process from discovery and research to high-fidelity delivery.

  • 2

    Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize insights into design decisions.

  • 3

    Build and maintain cohesive design systems and component libraries.

  • 4

    Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to ship experiences users love.

  • 5

    Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG AA).

  • 6

    Present work clearly and iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating complex, end-to-end product design.
  • Expert proficiency in Figma (or equivalent design tools).
  • Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
  • Understanding of front-end development constraints (HTML/CSS awareness).

Skills Required

FigmaUser ResearchPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability TestingAccessibilityMotion Design

Who Should Apply

✅ Perfect Candidates

  • Recent graduates & freshers ready to learn
  • Career switchers with foundational skills
  • Students with relevant internships
  • Self-taught developers who can demonstrate skills

⚠️ Might Not Be Right For

  • No programming experience whatsoever
  • Looking for immediate high salary jump
  • Not willing to learn new technologies
  • Expecting zero training period

How The Selection Process Works

1

Resume Screening

Your CV is reviewed for basic qualifications

1-3 days
2

Aptitude Test

Logical reasoning & quantitative ability test

30-45 mins
3

Technical Round

Coding problems or technical assessment

60-90 mins
4

HR Interview

Cultural fit & communication skills

30-45 mins
5

Offer & Onboarding

Documentation & joining process

1 week

How to Prepare (7-Day Roadmap)

📅 Day 1-2: Fundamentals

  • • Review data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees)
  • • Practice basic algorithms
  • • Solve easy problems on LeetCode

🎯 Day 3-4: Core Concepts

  • • Study sorting & searching algorithms
  • • Learn time & space complexity
  • • Solve medium-level problems

💡 Day 5-6: Interview Prep

  • • Practice with interview questions
  • • Mock interviews & whiteboarding
  • • Review system design basics

✅ Day 7: Final Review

  • • Revise key concepts
  • • Practice behavioral questions
  • • Get good sleep before exam!

Make Your Resume ATS-Friendly

❌ Don't Do This

  • • Use fancy fonts or graphics
  • • Long paragraphs & poor formatting
  • • Vague descriptions like "good at coding"
  • • Personal projects without metrics

✅ Do This Instead

  • • Simple, clean, standard resume format
  • • Use job description keywords
  • • "Built a chatbot that reduced support tickets by 30%"
  • • Quantify your impact always

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Keep it to 1 page (fresher) or 2 pages max
  • • Include GitHub/Portfolio links with active projects
  • • Match skills section with job posting exactly
  • • Use standard resume template (avoid creative designs)

Tips for Acing the Interview

Before Interview

  • ✓ Research company & recent news
  • ✓ Test internet & audio/video setup
  • ✓ Be 10 mins early on call
  • ✓ Keep notepad & pen ready
  • ✓ Wear professional attire

During Interview

  • ✓ Listen fully before answering
  • ✓ Think aloud for problem solving
  • ✓ Ask clarifying questions
  • ✓ Use STAR method for examples
  • ✓ Maintain eye contact & smile

General Mistakes to Avoid

  • 🚫 Talking negatively about previous company
  • 🚫 Being overconfident without proof
  • 🚫 Giving one-word answers
  • 🚫 Not asking questions about the role

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About Airbnb

COMPANY DETAILS

Airbnb

INDUSTRY

Sales

OPEN POSITIONS

4 roles

Job Stats

Applications83
Views1717
Posted29 days ago

Salary & Benefits

EXPECTED SALARY

₹16L–36L (estimated)

Health Insurance
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Top Skills Needed

FigmaUser ResearchPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability Testing

+2 more skills required

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Job Posted

29 days ago

Type

Full-time

Mode

Hybrid

Experience

5+ years

Category

Sales

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