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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 and 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.
- Proven sales closure expertise.
- 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 when you travel by public transport
- Regular breakfast or lunches, drinks & snacks in our Berlin office
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