Field Account Executive - York in Leeds

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 motivated and collaborative Field Sales Account Executive to join our growing EMEA Hospitality team. Based in York, you’ll play a key role in building strong relationships across your region, supporting hospitality businesses in finding the right solutions, and guiding them through their entire journey with Lightspeed - from first conversations to long-term partnerships.

Our Hospitality team is expanding to meet growing demand. After refining our approach at a smaller scale, we’re now excited to grow our team and extend our impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the York 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.
• Contribute as an integral part of the wider team to achieve organisational goals, even if this means undertaking tasks outside the strict scope of your primary role.

What you need to bring:

• Proven Field Sales and Outbound Sales experience, ideally within technology, SaaS, or hospitality sales.
• Deep understanding of the hospitality industry, including different segments (restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels) and their unique needs.
• Solid grasp of sales development best practices: pipeline building, territory planning, lead generation, and new business development.
• Strong time management and organisational skills - you know how to prioritise and plan your week effectively.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
• A track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets (monthly, quarterly, and annual), contributing directly to regional growth goals.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM or a similar system to manage leads, opportunities, and sales pipelines.
• Comfortable using data to make informed decisions - you take a data-driven approach to sales performance.
• Highly motivated, competitive, and confident in a quota-driven environment.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable mindset - proactive, agile, and quick to adjust to evolving business goals.

What's in it for you?

• Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that's continuously expanding.
• Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about sales & marketing as you are.
• An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership.
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
• Fun activities with your teammates & social events throughout the year.
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture.
• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
• Flexible Paid Time Off - providing you the freedom to take time off however you like.
• Private Medical Insurance and cash health plan for optical, dental and more.
• Health & Wellness Credit - expense up to 400 GBP per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health.
• Mental Health Support through the LifeWorks and Modern Health Apps - each employee gets access to this platform.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Transit benefit.

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 is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.