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Strategic Account Manager

Lightspeed · Hybrid · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
7d ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Lightspeed's careers page

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly inbound or an assigned book.
Time on market
Open 7 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 8 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

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 percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    What's a typical deal size and sales cycle?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

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

    Always ask

The role

You manage a portfolio of Lightspeed's largest UK hospitality customers, driving NRR, product adoption and renewals through QBRs and C-level relationships. The book is existing accounts, not new prospecting.

Strategic · Expansion · Inbound

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly inbound or an assigned book of business.

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
Lightspeed is looking for a strategically minded Strategic Account Manager to develop, engage, and closely support our most important enterprise customers in the hospitality segment over the long term. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for our largest hospitality customers across the UK region. You will be responsible for driving growth, product adoption, and stakeholder management within your portfolio, with the goal of building true business partnerships. You will leverage data, customer feedback, and your SaaS expertise to create value at the enterprise level.   WHAT YOU’LL DO - Act as the main point of contact for our largest and most strategic hospitality customers - Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive growth, retention, and product adoption - Proactively work on increasing product usage and ensure Net Revenue Retention (NRR) grows across your portfolio - Plan and lead quarterly business reviews and success plans - Analyze usage data, go-live milestones, and health scores to identify and mitigate risks early - Build strong, trusted relationships with C-level and operational stakeholders, positioning Lightspeed as a long-term strategic partner - Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Customer Success, Implementation, and Support teams to deliver an excellent customer experience - Collect customer feedback and proactively share it with relevant teams to identify product gaps and optimize the overall customer journey   WHAT YOU BRING - 3–5+ years of experience in Account Management or Strategic Customer Success within a B2B SaaS environment, ideally with enterprise customers - A strong understanding of SaaS metrics (NRR, product adoption, expansion, renewals, churn) and the ability to use them to manage your portfolio - A strong sense of ownership; you are hands-on, data-driven, and highly skilled in relationship management - Experience managing complex, multi-level stakeholder structures and confidently engaging with C-level, operations, and technical teams - Fluent business-level English - Experience in the hospitality, POS, or hospitality tech industry is a plus, but not required   WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Come live the Lightspeed Experience… - 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, a true Canadian tech success story ... and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry: - Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners) - Health & Wellness Credit- expense up to £400 per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health  - Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App - whether it is meditation, coaching or counselling you need - each employee gets access to this platform  - People Experience - Our PX benefit allows you to work from pretty much anywhere in the world for 60 days a year  - Time off to volunteer and give back to your community - Transit benefit if you travel by public transport to the office  - Healthy snacks and after-work socials organised by the company - Health, Dental and Optical cover   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! 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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