Lightspeed is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love.
As a Field Account Executive, you will be part of a team that is transforming the way restaurants operate. Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new restaurateurs in your local area. By understanding their unique needs, you will develop a customised solution that helps their business thrive. We need your passion and sales expertise to help us build the Lightspeed brand in your area.
- Note that this role is based in Düsseldorf, Germany
Your responsibilities:
- Generate lists of prospective restaurants and manage the entire sales cycle from initial outbound call / walk-in to close (experience with self-sourcing clients is a huge plus)
- Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospect’s needs
- Partner with teams across the business to ensure that expectations set during the sales process are met in delivery
- Leverage Salesforce (our CRM) to manage all sales activities
- Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Lightspeed in the market
What you will bring to the team:
- Self-motivated, creative, and flexible
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and team environment
- Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making levels
- Since this is a field position, you will be out and about on a daily basis in your territory
- General technical proficiency with software
- Excellent communication and written skills in German
- Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus
- 1+ years of experience in sourcing or closing customers, restaurant operations, or a related field and industry is a plus
What’s in it for you?
- Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that's continuously expanding
- Uncapped commission
- Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about sales & marketing as you are
- An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
- Fun activities with your teammates & social events throughout the year, including the legendary sales summit party in Canada
and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy, and (not) hungry:
- Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
- Health & Wellness Credit - expense up to 400 EUR per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike, or other health activities
- Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App - meditation, coaching, or counseling as needed
- LinkedIn Learning: free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your growth and development
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