Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

Lightspeed is looking for a Field Sales Account Executive in Montpellier . As Field Sales Account Executive in the South of France, you will have the exciting opportunity to join our recently hired Field Sales Team Lead in building a high-performing team. You will be implementing a strategy that requires a physical presence acrossMontpellier , actively driving the sales cycle each month - from lead generation to demonstrations to closing deals. Your mission will be to expand our presence, drive regional success, and contribute to Lightspeed’s long-term impact in this key market.

Lightspeed’s Hospitality team is now in hyper-growth mode. Our process has been refined and optimised at a smaller scale in the last few years, now is the time to expand our team and our reach.

*** Please note this role is based in Montpellier, France. ***

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Montpellier hospitality industry to spot trends and opportunities.
Leverage market research and insights to shape effective territory sales plans.
Engage prospects through high-velocity in-person meetings, outreach, and tailored presentations to convert them into loyal customers.
Lead your territory with an entrepreneurial mindset, delivering consistent revenue growth.
Guide clients from needs analysis and solution design through proposals, contract agreements, and seamless onboarding.
Deliver engaging presentations showcasing Lightspeed’s POS and hospitality technology suite.
Keep Salesforce data precise and current to streamline reporting and forecasting.
Drive outbound initiatives and attend industry events to expand qualified leads.
Provide customer feedback to sales and marketing teams to refine strategies and achieve collective targets.

What you’ll be bringing:

Proven experience in the field and outbound sales, ideally within solution-based, technology, or hospitality environments.
Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, including key segments and operational considerations.
Skilled in sales development best practice - building pipelines, territory planning, and driving new business with strong organisational ability.
Demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding sales targets, contributing to wider regional growth goals.
Experienced in using Salesforce or similar CRM systems to manage opportunities and track performance.
Confident communicator with excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making and performance improvement.
Entrepreneurial and adaptable - proactive, agile, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Fluency in French and English

Nice to have:

Experience in hospitality

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day;
Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact;
Exposure to modern and proven technology;
Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment;
Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story

… 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
Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
Health insurance with attractive guarantee plans

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.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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