Strategic Account Executive (French and English speaking)

    Lightspeedhq

    🇫🇷 Paris
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇫🇷 French

    About this role

    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!We’re looking for a Strategic Account Executive to join our sales team in Paris.

    As a Strategic Account Executive focused on new business, you will be at the forefront of our company's growth in France, driving revenue by identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic deals with high-value new clients in the Hospitality industry.

    This role demands a proactive and results-oriented professional, with a demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales targets within a direct sales environment. You will act as a trusted advisor, understanding potential clients' complex business needs and delivering tailored solutions that resonate and close Please note this role is based in Paris, France.

    What you’ll be doing:New business developmentProactively identify and qualify high-potential new clients within the hospitality sector, demonstrating how Lightspeed's platform can optimise their operations and enhance guest satisfaction.Develop and execute strategic sales plans to acquire key hospitality accounts, highlighting the

    benefits of our integrated POS, online ordering, and inventory management solutions.Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, showcasing the future-proof capabilities of Lightspeed K platform for restaurants, bars, and hotels.Direct Sales and ClosingConduct demonstrations illustrating how Lightspeed's product empowers hospitality businesses to streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.Lead complex sales cycles, from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing, focusing on the value of Lightspeed's integrated payments and operational efficiency.Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets for new customer acquisition, driving the adoption of Lightspeed's transformative technology within the hospitality industry.Client Relationship Building :Establish strong relat

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Lightspeedhq's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Lightspeedhq, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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