Account Executive (Golf)

Lightspeed Commerce; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Canada is seeking a full-time Account Executive to drive revenue through software demonstrations and lead nurturing in the golf vertical. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the golf industry, experience in golf management, and the ability to flourish in a sales role with a team-first mentality. This position offers a flexible work environment and a chance to impact the golf technology revolution.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Career-defining opportunities

Flexible paid time off

Equity options

Pension plan contributions

Health and wellness credit

Volunteer time off

Training opportunities

Computer purchase program

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Passion for golf.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and manage your sales pipeline.
• Work with management on pricing negotiations.
• Achieve and surpass monthly sales quotas.
• Help refine internal processes.
• Attend trade shows when required.
• Visit golf courses and meet operators when required.

Skills

Understanding of the golf industry

Experience in golf management

Comfortable with online sales

Ability to work autonomously

Team-first mentality

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Lightspeed’s growing golf division is seeking a full-time Account Executive. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue to the business through software demonstrations and thorough lead nurturing. You will be creative in helping us dive deeper into the golf vertical, bringing our team to the next level and allowing golf courses to reach new heights with Lightspeed powered tools. Be part of the golf technology revolution by providing the best service and technology in the industry to golf courses across the globe!

What you’ll be doing

• Nurture and manage your sales pipeline
• Work with management on pricing negotiations
• Achieve and surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas
• Help refine internal processes
• Attend trade shows and conferences, when required
• Visit golf courses and meet with golf course operators, when required
• Handle other duties and responsibilities defined by management

What you need to bring

• Understanding of the golf industry and a passion for golf
• Experience in golf management
• Thoroughness in following and improving internal processes
• Comfortable with online sales
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Team-first mentality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• Intermediate level of sales experience, preferably in a SaaS environment
• Bilingual (English and French)
• Understanding of retail, e-commerce, restaurant and accounting principles

Benefits

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career-defining opportunities
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

Fuel your growth. Find your people.

At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities.

About Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Company information

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX. With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.