Field Sales Account Executive (French and English speaking)

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

Résumé du poste

A technology firm is looking for a Field Sales Account Executive in Paris. This role involves driving the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, effective communication skills, and fluency in French and English. The company offers a range of benefits, including health and wellness credits, flexible work environment, and career opportunities.

Prestations

Genuine career opportunities

Flexible working environment

Health & Wellness Credit: up to 400 EUR/year

Mental Health Support

Work from anywhere for 60 days/year

LinkedIn Learning access

Time off for volunteering

Transit benefits

Lunch reimbursement

Health insurance with attractive plans

Qualifications

• Relevant sales experience in a field and outbound environment, preferably in solution-sales or technology-related sectors.
• Strong understanding of sales development best practices.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written abilities.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• A quantitative approach to decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, dynamic, and quota-driven environment.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Converting prospects into successful customers through sales methods like door-to-door and cold calling.
• Carrying out the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Visiting customers regularly to understand their business challenges.
• Conducting in-person demonstrations of the retail product.
• Driving performance to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.

Connaissances

Sales experience in field and outbound environment

Understanding of sales development best practices

Effective time management

Customer service and communication skills

Ability to meet/exceed sales targets

Quantitative decision-making

Ability to thrive in competitive environments

Fluency in French and English

Agile mindset and adaptability

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 a Field Sales Account Executive to join our growing EMEA team. You will be implementing a strategy that requires a physical presence across Paris. Each month, you will drive the sales cycle from lead generation to demonstrations and closing deals.

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

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

What you’ll be doing :

1. Converting prospects into successful customers through customer sales methods such as door-to-door, cold calling, and in-person presentations.
2. Carrying out the entire sales cycle, including identifying and developing leads, meeting clients, creating value propositions, structuring financial deals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals.
3. Visiting customers regularly to identify their business challenges and pain points.
4. Successfully conducting in-person demonstrations of the retail product.
5. Analyzing, reporting, and acting on pipeline metrics.
6. Driving performance to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
7. Creating new business through network events.

What you’ll be bringing :

1. Relevant sales experience in a field and outbound environment, preferably in solution-sales or technology-related sectors.
2. Strong understanding of sales development best practices.
3. Effective time management skills.
4. Excellent customer service and communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written abilities.
5. Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
6. A quantitative approach to decision-making.
7. Ability to thrive in a competitive, dynamic, and quota-driven environment.
8. Fluency in French and English.
9. An entrepreneurial, agile mindset with a bias toward action and adaptability to meet business needs.

Nice to have :

1. Experience in hospitality.

We know people are more than their CVs. If you're unsure about your fit, go ahead and apply!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

1. Genuine career opportunities in a company creating new jobs daily.
2. A team large enough for growth but small enough to make a real impact.
3. Exposure to modern and proven technology.
4. Flexible working environment.
5. Opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships within our diverse and inclusive culture, a true Canadian tech success story.

And enjoy benefits that support your well-being and growth:

1. Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
2. Health & Wellness Credit: up to 400 EUR/year for fitness, yoga, biking, etc.
3. Mental Health Support via Modern Health App.
4. People Experience: work from anywhere in the world for 60 days/year.
5. LinkedIn Learning access for continuous growth.
6. Time off for volunteering.
7. Transit benefits for public transport.
8. Lunch reimbursement when working from Paris office.
9. Healthy snacks and organized after-work activities.
10. Health insurance with attractive plans.

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