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Manager, Outbound Account Executive - West Coast

Lightspeed · Remote · Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
8d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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What Lightspeed sells

Tools helping small shops compete with big chains

A small shop or restaurant owner often has to compete with big stores that have far more resources. Lightspeed gives these small businesses software tools to help them run their operations and compete with those larger stores.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 7 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 7 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Leads an outbound AE team in BC/Alberta prospecting new retail and hospitality merchants for Lightspeed's commerce platform. Owns segment pipeline, Net New MRR targets, and AE hiring and coaching.

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Selling motion

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Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Retail, hospitality and golf merchantsIn their words: “Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.”
Industry:
Retail, hospitality and golfIn their words: “the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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! Please note this role is based in British Columbia or Alberta. Lightspeed is looking for a Manager, Outbound Sales to join our growing North American team. The Manager, Outbound Sales will manage a team supporting the West Coast Territory. In this role, you will own a defined segment of outbound sales, leading a team of Account Executives and driving new customer acquisition across a targeted account base. Lightspeed’s Outbound team is in hyper-growth mode — our process has been refined and optimized, and now is the time to scale our reach with proven leaders at the helm. What you’ll be doing: Own Your Segment - Lead and manage a team of Account Executives responsible for the full sales cycle within a defined segment of North American accounts - Own segment-level pipeline, forecast accuracy, and monthly/quarterly MRR targets — taking full accountability from top-of-funnel through close - Manage overall pipeline health and drive consistent execution against activity, conversion, and revenue KPIs - Collaborate with SDR leadership to ensure a smooth, high-quality lead-to-deal handover process Develop Your Team - Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Account Executives - Partner with enablement teams to design and deliver onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring reps are ramped and productive as quickly as possible - Drive ongoing skill development through rolling coaching, call reviews, pipeline inspection, and structured feedback loops - Identify individual performance gaps and implement targeted development plans to increase team output and rep tenure Optimize the Motion - Refine and optimize current sales processes, including all tools used to connect, demo, and close new customers - Work cross-functionally with Sales Ops, Marketing, Enablement, and Product to remove roadblocks, improve tooling, and streamline workflows - Collaborate with regional and functional leaders on developing and executing the outbound strategy playbook - Identify the best tools for list creation, outbound messaging, and deal execution And a little bit of… - Analyze sales forecasts, call volume, and pipeline health across the team and at the individual rep level - Create new strategies to grow revenue streams and expand the team’s addressable market - Ensure clear communication and handoff processes across the broader sales organization How you’ll know you’re winning: - Your team consistently meets or exceeds Net New MRR targets - New hires ramp on schedule and hit productivity benchmarks within expected timelines - Forecast accuracy is tight — projected scenarios reflect reality - Average deal MRR trends upward over time as segment targeting sharpens - Cross-functional partners consider you a go-to for process improvement and execution clarity What you bring: - Minimum 2 years of experience managing Account Executives in an outbound or full-cycle sales environment - Demonstrated ability to own a segment or territory from pipeline generation through close — with a strong sense of personal accountability for outcomes - Experience working cross-functionally to identify and resolve process gaps, improve tooling, and align stakeholders - Proven ability to onboard, coach, and develop sales reps at multiple stages — new hire, developing, and high performer - Proficiency with Salesforce, Outreach, or comparable sales engagement platforms - Tech-savvy, with the ability to help team members who are less so - Entrepreneurial and agile mindset with a bias toward action and comfort with ambiguity - Experience with Retail or Hospitality point-of-sale systems is an asset - Proficiency in English We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try! Be a changemaker You’ll enjoy: - A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work - A culture that celebrates performance - The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard - Career-defining opportunities Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled. - Flexible paid time off and remote work policies - Equity options, because this is your company too - Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters - Training opportunities to grow your skills and career - Health and wellness credit so you feel your best - Time off to volunteer and give back to your community - Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams - Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook - Enhanced parental leave to support growing families Fuel your growth. Find your people. At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities. At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $150,000 TO $170,000 CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off. Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario (update to BC if posted in Vancouver) and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed. Lightspeed uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. #LI-TL2 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 https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/. 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. Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement https://www.lightspeedhq.com/legal/applicant-privacy-statement/.  
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