Field Account Executive - Marseille

Lightspeed; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A growing technology company in Marseille is seeking a Field Sales Account Executive to enhance their presence in the market. You will drive the sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals, requiring in-person interactions with clients. Ideal candidates have strong sales experience, fluency in French and English, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Benefits include health and wellness credits, mental health support, and flexible working arrangements.

Prestations

Equity scheme

Health & Wellness Credit

Mental Health Support

Flexible working environment

LinkedIn Learning access

Time off to volunteer

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action.

Responsabilités

• Converting prospects into successful customers.
• Carrying out the whole sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Visiting customers to identify their business challenges.

Connaissances

Sales experience in a Field and outbound environment

Understanding of sales development best practices

Excellent customer service skills

Fluency in French and English

Ability to thrive in a competitive environment

Description du poste

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 is looking for Field Sales Account Executives in Marseille. As one of Lightspeed’s first Field Sales Account Executives in the South of France, you will have the exciting opportunity to join our recently hired Field Sales Manager in building a high‑performing team from the ground up. You will be implementing a strategy that requires a physical presence across Marseille, actively driving the sales cycle each month – from lead generation to demonstrations to closing deals. Your mission will be to expand our presence, drive regional success, and contribute to Lightspeed’s long‑term impact in this key market.

Lightspeed’s Hospitality team is now in hyper‑growth mode. Our process has been refined and optimized at a smaller scale over the last few years; now is the time to expand our team and our reach.

• Please note this role is based in Marseille, France.

What you’ll be doing:

• Converting prospects into successful customers through customer sales methods such as door‑to‑door, cold calling and presentations – all in person
• Carrying out the whole sales cycle which includes identifying and developing leads, meeting with your clients, creating value propositions, structuring financial deals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals
• Visiting customers on a regular basis to identify their business challenges & pain points
• Successfully running in‑person demonstrations of the retail product
• Analyzing, reporting and taking action on pipeline metrics
• Driving performance to consistently meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals
• Creating new business through network events

What you’ll be bringing:

• Relevant sales experience in a Field and outbound environment, preferably in a solution‑sales / technology‑related role
• Strong understanding of sales development best practices
• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills, including strong listening, verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to meet and / or exceed sales targets
• A love of numbers: you recognize a quantitative approach to making decisions
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, dynamic and quota‑driven environment
• Fluency in French and English
• An entrepreneurial and agile mindset, a bias toward action and an ability to pivot when needed to meet business needs and objectives

Nice to have:

• Experience in hospitality

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?

Come live the Lightspeed experience:

• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day;
• Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact;
• Exposure to modern and proven technology;
• Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment;
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story

Benefits:

• 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 whatever else you do for your health
• Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App – whether it is meditation, coaching or counseling you need, each employee gets access to this platform
• People Experience – Our PX benefit allows you to work from pretty much anywhere in the world for 60 days a year
• LinkedIn Learning: At Lightspeed we believe in having a growth mindset, we provide free access to LinkedIn learning along with your career GPS to help you learn & grow
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Health insurance with attractive guarantee plans