Inbound Account Executive

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. The scheduled shifts will be Monday - Friday from 10:00AM - 7:00PM PST.

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:

  • 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;
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a target based environment;

Be a changemaker

  • A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
  • A culture that celebrates performance
  • The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
  • Career-defining opportunities
  • Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
  • Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
  • Equity options, because this is your company too
  • Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
  • Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
  • Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
  • Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
  • Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
  • Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
  • Enhanced parental leave to support growing families
  • Fuel your growth. Find your people.
At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities.

A lightspeed company invests in compensation based on skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data which can vary. The total compensation for this position is expected to be in the range of $57,000 - $99,750 CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top‑up, and paid time off.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here .

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

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