Field Account Executive

Lightspeed is looking for Field Sales Account Executives in Annecy or Chambéry, France. As the first Field Sales Account Executive in the area, you’ll help lay the foundations of our field sales presence in the region and build a high‑performing team with the Field Sales Manager.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Convert prospects into successful customers through door‑to‑door, cold calling and presentations – all in person.
• Carry out the entire sales cycle: identify and develop leads, meet clients, create value propositions, structure financial deals, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
• Visit customers regularly to identify their business challenges and pain points.
• Run in‑person demonstrations of the retail product.
• Analyze, report and act on pipeline metrics.
• Drive performance to consistently meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals.
• Create new business through networking events.

What You’ll Be Bringing

• Relevant sales experience in a field and outbound environment, preferably in solution sales/technology.
• Strong understanding of sales development best practices.
• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills, including strong listening, verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and/or exceed sales targets.
• A love of numbers: a quantitative approach to decision‑making.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, dynamic and quota‑driven environment.
• Fluency in French and English.
• An entrepreneurial and agile mindset, a bias toward action and the ability to pivot when needed.

Nice To Have

• Experience in hospitality.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.
• Opportunity 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 culture.

… 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 per year for gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or other health activities.
• Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App – access to meditation, coaching or counseling.
• People Experience – work from anywhere in the world for 60 days a year.
• LinkedIn Learning – free access to courses and a career development plan.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Health insurance with attractive guarantee plans.

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.

Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.