Full Cycle Account Executive (French and English speaking)

Lightspeed Commerce (FR); Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sales technology company in Paris is seeking a Full Cycle Account Executive to drive revenue growth through high-value client engagement in the Hospitality industry. Candidates must be bilingual in French and English and possess strong outbound sales skills, including lead generation and client relationship management. The role involves working in a dynamic environment with significant growth opportunities and various employee benefits.

Prestations

Flexible work environment

Health & Wellness credit

Mental Health Support access

Work from anywhere for 60 days a year

LinkedIn Learning access

Time off for volunteering

Transit benefit

Lunch reimbursement

Healthy snacks provided

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound sales and lead generation is essential.
• Ability to excel under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in both French and English is required.

Responsabilités

• Prospecting and qualifying new business leads.
• Building client relationships and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets on a regular basis.

Connaissances

Outbound experience

Cold calling

Lead generation

Excellent communication skills in French and English

Strong problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Persistence and resilience

Collaborative team spirit

Description du poste

Full Cycle Account Executive (French and English speaking)

Paris, Paris, France

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!

As a Full Cycle Account Executive focused on new business in the French region, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by identifying, engaging deals with high-value clients in the Hospitality industry. This role requires a proactive and results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a direct sales environment. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will understand the unique business challenges of potential clients and deliver tailored solutions that create impact and close deals effectively.

*** Please note this role is based in Paris, France ***

What you’ll be doing:

• Prospecting and Identifying new business - primarily through telephone and email communication, and book demos of our software to prospective leads.
• Qualifying leads and assessing their needs to determine the best Lightspeed solution.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the sales process and beyond.
• Negotiating terms and closing deals with potential clients.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including Marketing, Operations, and Product, to ensure a smooth experience for customers and to share market insights.
• Meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Maintaining accurate records of sales activities and pipeline management.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and competitor offerings to identify new opportunities and optimize sales strategies.

What you need to bring:

• Outbound experience, cold calling, lead gen
• Ability to excel under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in both, French and English.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Persistence and resilience.
• Ability to handle objections effectively.
• Collaborative team spirit.

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Unlock your potential with our growth program, paving the way for promotions and career advancement;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed share 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
• Transit benefit if you travel by public transport to the office
• Lunch reimbursement on the days you work from our Paris office
• Healthy snacks and after work organized by the company
• Health insurance with attractive guarantee plan