Bilingual Account Executive

OpenTable; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant technology firm is seeking a driven Account Executive in Toronto, Ontario, to establish partnerships with new restaurant clients. This role requires bilingual proficiency in French and English, with responsibilities that include driving revenue through sales strategies and maintaining relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will be goal-oriented with strong communication skills and will work in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including work-from-home flexibility and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Flexible spending account

Paid parental leave

Work from home options

Company-paid therapy sessions

Commission-based compensation

Qualifications

• Must reside in Ontario.
• Results-driven and accountable.
• Deep interest in restaurant economics.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and acquire new restaurant partners.
• Build trusted relationships with restaurateurs.
• Drive revenue via solution-based selling.

Skills

Sales Acumen

Bilingual French/English

Persistence

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, Canada, you will work closely with Account Managers and Account Executives to bring new restaurants onto the OpenTable network through a consultative sales approach. You are the first point of contact for restaurants in your territory. This role requires residency in Ontario, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Account Executives stay closely connected to their local markets. Your insights inform Product and Marketing teams and shape broader sales and growth strategies across the company.

The OpenTable Account Executive team focuses on improving restaurant revenue through best-in-class front-of-house management and online reservation technology. This role suits sales professionals who care about the restaurant industry and take pride in the products they represent. The work is fast-paced, client-facing, and outcome-driven, with a strong emphasis on closing, territory ownership, and relationship building.

This role supports territories across Ontario. Bilingual French/English candidates are encouraged to apply, and the role involves frequent in-market travel, requiring access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, target, and acquire new restaurant partners across Ontario
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with restaurateurs
• Drive revenue through thoughtful discovery and solution-based selling
• Deliver customized in-person and virtual product demos
• Educate operators on industry trends and operational best practices
• Help restaurants rethink how they attract, manage, and retain guests
• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan with accurate forecasting
• Address objections and compete effectively in head-to-head sales cycles
• Create business plans outlining selling strategies and tactics
• Consistently exceed monthly and quarterly acquisition and revenue targets
• Share market feedback to influence product and marketing direction
• Manage pipeline, forecasting, and contracts in Salesforce
• Stay current on product updates and technology changes

Required Qualifications

• Must reside in Ontario
• French language proficiency strongly preferred. Bilingual English and French candidates prioritized
• Results-driven with strong persistence and accountability
• Comfortable working toward ambitious goals in a deadline-driven environment
• Skilled at reframing customer thinking through strong discovery and insight
• Deep interest in restaurant economics and industry trends
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to drive clear business value in sales conversations
• Data-oriented with strong judgment on buyer intent and opportunity quality
• Confident negotiator with sound commercial instincts
• Restaurant management or restaurant-focused sales experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with 20 to 35 percent administrative work
• Technically capable and quick to learn new systems
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. On-target earnings range from $110,000-$120,000 CAD annually through a combination of base salary and uncapped monthly sales incentives. The base salary range for this Canada located role is $60K-65K CAD plus uncapped commission.

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: commission-based compensation; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

Benefits

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:
  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company-paid subscription to Headspace
  • Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• 20 days of paid time off
• Private health and dental insurance
• Life and Disability insurance

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.