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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!Lightspeed is looking for a Strategic Account Executive to join our UK Sales team.
As a Strategic Account Executive focused on new business, you'll be at the forefront of our company's growth in the UK, driving revenue by identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic deals with high-value clients across the hospitality sector, including fine dining restaurants, hotels, and multi-location chains.This role requires a proactive, results-oriented sales professional with a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets in a direct sales environment.
You'll act as a trusted advisor, taking the time to understand prospective clients' complex business needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive value.
What you'll be doing:Proactively identify high-potential hospitality prospects and demonstrate how Lightspeed optimises operations and enhances the guest experience.Develop and execute sales strategies to win key hospitality accounts using Lightspeed's POS, online ordering, and inventory management solutions.Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities while promoting the future-ready Lightspeed K series platform for restaurants, bars, and hotels.Deliver compelling product demonstrations that showcase how Lightspeed streamlines operations and improves guest experiences.Manage complex sales opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and close, highlighting the value of Lightspeed's integrated payments and operational efficiencies.Consistently exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, driving adoption of Lightspeed's hospitality technology.Build trusted relationships with owners, managers, and senior decision-makers by aligning Lightspeed's solutions with their unique business needs.Gain a deep understanding of customers' goals and challenges, leveraging Lightspeed's analytics and report
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
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