Inbound Account Executive, Retail

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal is seeking an Inbound Account Executive to drive revenue through phone and email correspondence, providing solutions for retailers. The ideal candidate has sales experience and strong presentation skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment and offers uncapped commission, unlimited paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Fitness & Wellness benefit: $500 CAD per year

RRSP match after 3 months

Parental leave Top-Up

Qualifications

• Preferably in a closing role in a solution-sales/technology-related environment.
• Experience with quoting, invoicing, and purchasing.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage qualified leads by phone and email.
• Conduct screen-sharing presentations/demos.
• Track prospect progression in Salesforce.com.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong presentation skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Verbal communication in English

Knowledge of technology-based solutions

Job description

Overview

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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!

We’re looking for an Inbound Account Executive to join our retail sales team in NoAm. You will be responsible for driving revenue through phone and email correspondence, as well as screen-sharing presentations to potential customers. Your ultimate goal is to build solutions for retailers who are looking to adopt Lightspeed for their business. We’re looking for an energetic sales professional with experience selling technology-based solutions, and who will not be afraid of a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Follow-up on and manage qualified leads by phone and email in a timely fashion;
• Work within a team environment to collaboratively grow the business;
• Lead one-on-one screen-sharing presentations / demos as required;
• Work with management on pricing negotiations;
• Achieve and surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas;
• Work with Sales Development Representatives to coordinate appointments and optimal scheduling;
• Effectively lead prospects through a defined sales process;
• Track prospect progression to close in Salesforce.com;
• Handle other duties and responsibilities as defined by management.

What You Need To Bring

• Sales experience, preferably in a closing role in solution-sales / technology-related environment;
• Strong presentation skills and telephone manner;
• Experience with and solid understanding of quoting, invoicing, and purchasing;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, French an asset;
• Passion for people and technology;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a target based environment;
• Flexible schedule.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Uncapped commission;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners) [benefit text as provided]
• Immediate access to our benefits plan
• RRSP match after 3 months
• Fitness & Wellness benefit : $500 CAD per calendar year
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Parental leave Top-Up

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 the 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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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Software Development

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$120,000.00-CA$160,000.00

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