Field Sales Account Executive (French and English speaking)

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 will require you to have a physical presence across Paris. Each month you will drive the sales cycle from lead generation, to demonstrations, to closing deals. Lightspeed’s Hospitality team is now in hyper-growth mode. Our process has been refined and optimized at a smaller scale in the last few years, now is the time to expand our team and our reach. ** Please note this role is based in Paris, France. ** What you’ll be doing: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Parisian hospitality industry to spot trends and opportunities. Leverage market research and insights to shape effective territory sales plans. Engage prospects through high velocity in-person meetings, outreach, and tailored presentations to convert them into loyal customers. Lead your territory with an entrepreneurial mindset, delivering consistent revenue growth. Guide clients from needs analysis and solution design through proposals, contract agreements, and seamless onboarding. Deliver engaging presentations showcasing Lightspeed’s POS and hospitality technology suite. Keep Salesforce data precise and current to streamline reporting and forecasting. Drive outbound initiatives and attend industry events to expand qualified leads. Provide customer feedback to sales and marketing teams to refine strategies and achieve collective targets. What you’ll be bringing: Proven experience in the field and outbound sales, ideally within solution-based, technology, or hospitality environments. Strong understanding of the hospitality industry , including key segments and operational considerations. Skilled in sales development best practice - building pipelines, territory planning, and driving new business with strong organisational ability. Demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding sales targets, contributing to wider regional growth goals. Experienced in using Salesforce or similar CRM systems to manage opportunities and track performance. Confident communicator with excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills. Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making and performance improvement. Entrepreneurial and adaptable - proactive, agile, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Fluency in French and English 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 … 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 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)