Full Cycle Account Executive

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Are you a driven sales pro with a passion for hunting new opportunities? Whether you're actively searching or just curious about what's out there, you might have just found your next big challenge!

As a Full Cycle Account Executive focused on new business in the Benelux region, you’ll be at the heart of growing our revenue by securing high-value clients in the Hospitality industry. This isn’t your average sales job – it's about identifying key opportunities, building relationships, and driving results. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, we want you on our team!

Location: Ghent, Belgium (This is where the action happens!) - Dutch language is a must to be successful in the role

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Hunting for new business through cold calls and emails, booking demos with prospective clients.

• Qualifying leads and aligning their needs with the perfect Lightspeed solution.

• Building relationships that go beyond the sale – be the trusted advisor they rely on.

• Negotiating and closing deals that make an impact, fast.

• Collaborating with our Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to streamline the customer experience.

• Crushing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.

• Managing your pipeline and keeping everything organized in our CRM.

• Staying ahead of the curve, watching industry trends and competitor moves to stay one step ahead.

What You Need to Bring:

• Cold-calling experience and a knack for generating leads.

• The ability to thrive under pressure and stay motivated to hit targets.

• Fluency in Dutch and English – clear, confident communication is key.

• A sharp problem-solver who knows how to close deals.

• The resilience to bounce back from rejection and keep pushing forward.

• A true team player who knows that success is about collaboration, not just individual achievement.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lightspeed:

Live the Lightspeed Experience:

• Flexibility to do your best work – work how and where you perform best.

• Unlock your potential with our growth program and clear paths to promotion.

• Real career opportunities in a company that’s constantly growing.

• A team that’s big enough to grow, small enough to make an impact.

And enjoy benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy, and energized:

• Lightspeed share scheme (because we’re all owners here).

• Health & Wellness Credit (up to €400/year for gym memberships, yoga, biking, or anything that fuels your health).

• Mental Health Support via the Modern Health App – coaching, counseling, meditation – all at your fingertips.

• 60 days/year to work from anywhere with our PX benefit.

• Free LinkedIn Learning access to boost your skills and advance your career.

• Volunteer time off to give back to your community.

• Transit benefits (car)

• Free meals, snacks, and drinks at the office to keep you fueled.

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Apply now and let’s crush those targets together! 💪

To all recruitment agencies: 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.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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