Account Executive; Scotland
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Sales
B2B Sales, Business Development, Sales Representative
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh (Remote based in Region)
With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, Open Table, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.
Every employee at Open Table has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.
About the JobAs an Account Executive in Scotland, you will drive the expansion of our dining network by acquiring new restaurant partners through a consultative sales approach. You will act as a trusted advisor to top restaurants, demonstrating how our industry-leading front-of-house management and online reservation technology can optimize their revenue potential. In this remote position with up to 60% domestic travel, you will play a crucial role in empowering restaurants to focus on their teams and guests.
Your strategic efforts will directly influence our market presence and the continued success of the hospitality industry in your territory.
- Identify, target, and approach prospective restaurant customers within your assigned territory to drive revenue and consistently exceed acquisition targets.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with elite restaurant partners, acting as a strategic consultant to challenge their business perspectives and offer industry insights.
- Deliver high-quality, customized, data-driven demonstrations of our solutions in person and online to address specific partner needs.
- Develop comprehensive business plans to define selling strategies, overcome competitive objections, and drive long-term business value.
- Utilise Salesforce effectively to manage your territory, forecast sales activity, process contracts, and stay organized.
- Gather and present valuable customer feedback to product and marketing teams while maintaining visibility in the hospitality industry through networking.
- 5+ years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) enterprise sales.
- Proven track record of goal-oriented sales performance, including outbound lead generation and pipeline management.
- Proficiency with CRM software (such as Salesforce) and Google Workspace.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with up to 60% domestic travel.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Prior restaurant management or sales experience within the food and beverage industry.
- Strong ability to leverage data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making and build compelling business cases.
- Exceptional time management, discovery, and negotiation skills.
- A highly collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and
hospitality technology.
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being:
- Company-paid therapy sessions through Spring Health
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- Time off for your birthday
- Focus on your career growth:
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Income protection and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
- Pension plan contributions
- Discounted gym membership
- Bike2
Work - Season ticket loan
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