Account Executive (Retail)

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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!

We’re looking for an Account Executive to join our retail sales team in NoAm. You will be responsible for driving revenue through phone and email correspondence, as well as screen-sharing presentations to potential customers. Your ultimate goal is to build solutions for retailers who are looking to adopt Lightspeed for their business. We’re looking for an energetic sales professional with experience selling technology-based solutions, and who will not be afraid of a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Follow-up on and manage qualified leads by phone and email in a timely fashion;
• Work within a team environment to collaboratively grow the business;
• Lead one-on-one screen-sharing presentations/demos as required;
• Work with management on pricing negotiations;
• Achieve and surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas;
• Work with Sales Development Representatives to coordinate appointments and optimal scheduling;
• Effectively lead prospects through a defined sales process;
• Track prospect progression to close in Salesforce.com;
• Handle other duties and responsibilities as defined by management.

What you need to bring:

We’re a team of 48 people located throughout The United States and Canada. Our team is responsible for empowering retailers to streamline their business processes through the power of our various commerce tools. 

• Sales experience, preferably in a closing role in solution-sales / technology-related environment;
• Strong presentation skills and telephone manner;
• Experience with and solid understanding of quoting, invoicing, and purchasing;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, French an asset;
• Passion for people and technology; 
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a target based environment;
• Flexible schedule.

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!

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Uncapped commission;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Immediate access to our benefits plan
• RRSP match after 3 months
• Fitness & Wellness benefit: $500 CAD per calendar year
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Parental leave Top-Up