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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋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 across Montpellier, 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 withi
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
SMB / Transactional
Under 1 month, high-velocity closing
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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