Account Executive (Golf)

Lightspeed; Montreal; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in Montreal is seeking a full-time Account Executive to drive revenue through software demonstrations and effective lead nurturing. Ideal candidates will have a passion for golf and experience in the golf industry, along with the ability to work autonomously and manage a sales pipeline. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience and location, as well as a range of benefits including flexible paid time off and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Equity options

Pension plan contributions

Health and wellness credit

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in golf management.
• Bilingual (English and French) is a plus.
• Intermediate level of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demo Lightspeed's golf product to qualified leads.
• Nurture and manage your sales pipeline.
• Work with management on pricing negotiations.
• Attend trade shows and conferences as required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Understanding of golf industry

Comfort with online sales

Ability to work autonomously

Team-first mentality

Tools

Sales CRM experience

Technology literacy

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

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:

• Demo Lightspeed’s golf product to qualified leads
• 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:

• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.
• 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

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

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

Be a changemaker

You’ll enjoy:

• 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

Benefits:

• 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.

At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skillset, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of on-target-earnings of $75,000 - 95,000 USD, depending on the candidate’s location. Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, 401K plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within the United States, and refers to the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting, which may vary depending on the candidate’s actual location. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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 this selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

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.

Who we are:

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 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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