Field Account Executive (German Speaking, Köln, m / w / d)

Overview

Lightspeed is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best : building the businesses they love.

As a Field Account Executive, you will be part of a team that is transforming the way restaurants operate. Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new restaurateurs in your local area. By understanding their unique needs, you will develop a customised solution that helps their business thrive. We need your passion and sales expertise to help us build the Lightspeed brand in your area.

Location: Cologne, Germany

Responsibilities

• Generate lists of prospective restaurants and manage the entire sales cycle from initial outbound call / walk in to close (experience with self-sourcing clients is a huge plus)
• Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospect’s needs
• Partner with teams across the business to ensure that expectations set during the sales process are met in delivery
• Leverage Salesforce (our CRM) to manage all sales activities
• Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Lightspeed in the market

What you will bring to the team

• Self-motivated, creative, and flexible
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment
• Strong communication, organisational and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making level
• Since this is a field position, you will be out and about on a daily basis in your territory
• General technical proficiency with software
• Excellent communication and written skills in German
• Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing customers, restaurant operations, or a relatable field and industry is a plus

What’s in it for you?

Come Live the Lightspeed Experience….

• Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that\’s continuously expanding.
• Uncapped commission
• Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about sales & marketing as you are
• An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact;
• Fun activities with your teammates & social events throughout the year including the legendary sales summit party in Canada

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
• 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

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