Business Development Representative (Hospitality)

Job Description

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! We’re looking for a Business Development Representative to join our Hospitality Sales team in the APAC region. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth by generating and qualifying leads for the sales department. In this role, you will be the first touch-point in the sales process for our potential customers. Lightspeed’s Outbound team is now in hyper-growth mode. Our process has been refined and optimized at a smaller scale in the last few years, now is the time to expand our team and our reach. We’re not an ordinary company and we don’t expect you to be either. So keep reading if you love the art of selling, delighting customers and have a natural affinity for technology! What you’ll be doing: Prospecting and identifying new business, primarily through telephone, email and in-person communication, by reaching out to companies' decision makers in order to present our services. Engaging and qualifying new leads through various channels (phone, email, text, social media, etc). Cooperating with our Account Executive team and be responsible for booking demonstrations of our various platforms for our ideal prospective customers. Collaborating with the Marketing/Sales team to develop new strategies for growth in our sales pipeline based on conversations and input you will be having in the market. Working to consistently meet clearly defined monthly, quarterly and annual goals. What you need to bring: We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following: Experience in a sales or call centre environment, work experience in a target-based environment. Excellent customer service and telephone skills, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication. Tech savvy, but able to talk with and willing to help people who are not. An entrepreneurial and agile mindset, a bias toward action and an ability to pivot when required to meet business needs and goals. Experience with Retail/Hospitality point-of-sale systems or Technology is a bonus but not needed! 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! What’s in it for you? Come live the Lightspeed experience... Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment; Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day; Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact. … and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy: Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners) Unlimited paid time off policy Flexible working policy Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services Paid leave and assistance for new parents LinkedIn Learning license Volunteer day Incredible snack bar filled with a variety of snacks & drinks, to keep you going throughout the day Weekly catered lunches for the entire office Dedicated Wellness Room for your physical and mental health needs, during working hours Exciting events hosted regularly by our Melbourne Culture Club Awesome office space located in Southbank, VIC Dog friendly environment #J-18808-Ljbffr