Account Manager – Capital

Lightspeed Commerce

. Manage a book of eligible merchants offered funding through Lightspeed Capital .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the financial services sector, leveraging consultative sales techniques and relationship management to achieve sales targets. Proficient in using Salesforce.com for pipeline management and fostering partnerships to drive adoption of financial products.

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Sales ExperienceSolution-Based Consultative SalesSalesforce.com ProficiencyRelationship ManagementFinancial Services Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales TechniquesContract NegotiationPipeline ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTerritory Sales Target Achievement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationTrusted-Advisor Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

Merchant Capital AdvancesFinancial ServicesSaaS EnvironmentBusiness Development Activities

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a book of eligible merchants offered funding through Lightspeed Capital
Conduct business development activities in assigned territories to drive awareness and adoption of Lightspeed Capital
Proactively contact existing customers to promote financial services
Provide high levels of service and use sales techniques to position Lightspeed Capital
Build trusted-advisor relationships and identify financial-services opportunities
Negotiate contracts and close agreements to grow the book of business
Achieve sales targets and coordinate with the regional Account Management leader
Use business development and relationship-management techniques to meet or exceed territory sales targets
Provide feedback and represent merchant needs to business leaders
Understand and communicate the risk-based nature of Merchant Capital Advances with Risk team support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales experience, preferably selling a financial service product, with a track record of high performance for several years running
Understanding of solution-based consultative sales in a SaaS environment
Ability to use Salesforce.com and other technologies to manage and organise pipeline
Strong interpersonal skills to manage and build solid partnerships internally and externally
Ability to work collaboratively with adjacent teams
Ability to legally work in the country where the role is advertised, with visa sponsorship requirements disclosed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Performance-focused culture
Career-defining opportunities
Lightspeed share scheme
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
Dog friendly environment
Snack bar with snacks and drinks
Weekly catered lunches
Regular events hosted by the Melbourne Culture Club
State of the art office located in Melbourne Central Towers