Full-Time

Outbound Account Executive

Retail

Posted on 10/24/2024

Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Entry, Junior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Requires 3 days a week in-office presence.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Experience with outbound sales, calling into cold leads and converting conversations into meetings
  • Experience forecasting a pipeline and meeting daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s
  • A track record of top performance in your previous role
  • Excitement to build your career at Lightspeed
  • Experience with Salesforce.com (even better if you have)
  • Experience with SaaS (even better if you have)
  • Retail or hospitality experience (even better if you have)
Responsibilities
  • Generating pipeline with a combination of phone and email outreach
  • Reaching out into specific market segments as defined by leadership and learning from cadences & constantly optimizing touchpoints
  • Lead one-on-one screen-sharing presentations/demos as required
  • Manage a sales pipeline with multiple prospects utilizing Salesforce, forecasting sales pipeline to leadership, ensuring monthly KPI’s are met
  • Meet the proper SLA, which can be measured in GTV, Business Type, Timeline, and other key differentiators
  • Work closely with Sales Development Reps to close cold outbound sourced opportunities
  • Work within a team environment to collaboratively grow the business
  • Work with management on pricing negotiations
  • Achieve and surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing businesses to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for their services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The goal of Lightspeed is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rise of contactless payments presents growth opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.
  • Omnichannel retailing trends align with Lightspeed's unified commerce platform strategy.
  • AI-driven analytics can enhance Lightspeed's POS systems with personalized customer insights.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market threatens market share.
  • Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone challenges Lightspeed's payment processing solutions.
  • CANDIS's growth in financial management solutions poses a competitive threat to Lightspeed.

What makes Lightspeed Commerce unique

  • Lightspeed offers a unified commerce platform for both retail and hospitality sectors.
  • The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless customer experiences.
  • Lightspeed's platform includes comprehensive tools like POS systems, inventory management, and analytics.

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