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Full-Time

Account Executive

Birmingham

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Toast

Toast

5,001-10,000 employees

Technology platform for restaurant operations

Consumer Software
Fintech

Entry, Junior

Birmingham, UK

Candidates must live local to Birmingham, England or be willing to relocate.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing sales role, restaurant operations, or a relatable field and industry
  • Since this is a field position, you must have reliable transportation (will reimburse for mileage)
  • Strong communication, organizational and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making levels
  • Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding goals
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment
  • Self-motivated, creative, and flexible
  • General technical proficiency with software
  • Must hold a valid UK license
Responsibilities
  • Generate list of prospective restaurants and manage the entire sales cycle from initial call 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 Toast in the market

Toast provides a technology platform tailored for the restaurant industry, offering a variety of products and services that help restaurants improve their operations and customer experiences. The main product is an all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system that includes features like mobile and online ordering, gift card management, detailed sales reporting, employee management, and customer relationship management (CRM). This integrated approach allows restaurants to minimize their dependence on third-party services, which can lead to cost savings. Unlike many competitors, Toast operates on a subscription model, charging restaurants a recurring fee while also generating revenue through transaction fees and hardware sales. The goal of Toast is to enhance the efficiency and profitability of restaurants, making it easier for them to succeed in a competitive market.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Toast's innovative solutions, like the Digital Storefront and Marketing Suites, help restaurants attract and retain customers through enhanced digital experiences.
  • The launch of the Restaurant Management Suite and Advanced Restaurant Analytics provides enterprise brands with valuable insights and tools to optimize operations and drive growth.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Caribou Coffee and Choice Hotels demonstrate Toast's ability to secure high-profile clients and expand its market presence.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in restaurant technology is intense, with rivals like SpotOn continuously enhancing their offerings.
  • Integrating new acquisitions and technologies, such as Delphi Display Systems, may pose operational challenges and require significant resources.

What makes Toast unique

  • Toast offers an all-in-one POS system specifically designed for the restaurant industry, integrating functionalities like mobile ordering, online ordering, and gift card management, unlike generic POS systems.
  • The company's diversified revenue stream, including subscription services, transaction fees, hardware sales, and restaurant loans, provides financial stability and multiple growth avenues.
  • Toast's recent acquisitions and partnerships, such as with Delphi Display Systems and Google, enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.

Benefits

Peer Nominated Toastie Awards

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Sabbatical

Unlimited Vacation & Flexible Work Hours

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage + Wellness Stipend

Commitment to Employee Wellness