Field Account Executive

Field Sales Account Executive – Sheffield, EMEA Hospitality

Lightspeed is looking for a motivated and collaborative Field Sales Account Executive to join our growing EMEA Hospitality team in Sheffield.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Sheffield 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 beyond your primary role.

• 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.

• 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 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 per year towards gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health.
• Mental Health Support through the Life Works and Modern Health Apps – each employee gets access to this platform.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Transit benefit.

Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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.