Territory Account Executive, SMB - Lafayette, IN

Toast
Lafayette, IN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for self-driven individuals who prospect and build relationships in the restaurant industry, working from a home office with a focus on consultative sales and technical proficiency.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1+ years of sales or restaurant operations experience who can manage the full sales cycle independently
    — “1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing sales role, restaurant operations, or a relatable field and industry
  • Individuals who can position Toast in a competitive market and adapt to new AI tools as part of the company's innovation culture
    — “Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Toast in the market
  • People who thrive in a hybrid work model and are comfortable with in-person collaboration and client-facing interactions
    — “We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Lafayette, IN may be necessary if not already local
    — “[REDACTED] live local to your territory or be willing to relocate to the area
  • The role has uncapped commission potential, which may align with high performers
    — “This role qualifies for uncapped commissions

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with consultative sales and custom solution development for restaurant clients
    — “Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new restaurateurs in your local area
  • Showcase technical proficiency with software and CRM systems, particularly Salesforce
    — “Experience with Salesforce CRM
  • Highlight your ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with proven goal-meeting performance
    — “Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding goals
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding goals
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment
Typical background
1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing sales rolerestaurant operationsrelated field and industry

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCRM ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation

Preferred

Salesforce CRMSandler Sales Training

Stack & domain

Salesforce CRMCommunicationOrganizationalPresentationNegotiationSalesRestaurant Operations

About the role

Original posting from Toast

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.

As a Territory Sales Account Executive, you will be part of a team that is transforming the way restaurants operate. Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new restaurateurs in your local area. By understanding their unique needs, you will develop a customized solution that helps their business thrive. We need your passion and expertise to help us build the Toast brand in your geographic territory. 

This is a field sales opportunity based out of a personal home office. You must live local to your territory or be willing to relocate to the area.

A day in the life (Responsibilities) 

Generate list of prospective restaurants and manage the entire sales cycle from initial call to close

Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospect’s needs 

Partner with teams across the business to ensure that expectations set during the sales process are met in delivery

Leverage Salesforce (our CRM) to manage all sales activities

Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Toast in the market

What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)

1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing sales role, restaurant operations, or a relatable field and industry

Since this is a field position, you must have reliable transportation (will reimburse for mileage)

Strong communication, organizational and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making levels

Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding goals

Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment

Self-motivated, creative, and flexible

General technical proficiency with software

What will help you stand out (Nice to Haves/Nonessential Skills)

Experience with Salesforce CRM

Sandler Sales Training

AI at Toast

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.

Total Targeted Cash$115,000—$185,000 USDHow Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process

Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring

Our Approach to Hybrid Working

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.

Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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Source: Toast careers

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