Account Executive - Lyon
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The posting
About OpenTable
With millions of diners, 70,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.
The Role
The Account Executive is responsible for bringing new restaurants onto our dining network through a consultative sales approach.
OpenTable’s Account Executive team is dedicated to improving restaurants’ revenue potential by applying best-in-brand front-of-house management and online reservation technology. We are looking for sales professionals who are passionate about the restaurant industry and enjoy working with industry-leading technology.
In this role, you will
- Own and grow your assigned territory by proactively identifying, targeting and winning new restaurant partners through strategic outbound activity and thoughtful market mapping.
- Build trusted adviser relationships with top and elite restaurants, strengthening long-term partnerships and expanding revenue opportunities within your market.
- Deliver high-quality, tailored product demos, both virtual and in-person, using data-driven insights to diagnose needs and position OpenTable solutions effectively.
- Drive sustainable revenue growth by creating compelling commercial opportunities that generate measurable value for restaurateurs and OpenTable alike.
- Act as a market expert by educating operators on industry trends, competitive insights and performance data, while challenging them to think differently about their business. Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans, confidently overcoming objections and navigating competitive environments.
- Consistently exceed monthly and quarterly acquisition and revenue targets while maintaining accurate forecasting and disciplined pipeline management through Salesforce.
- Capture and translate customer insights into action by sharing structured feedback with Product and Marketing teams to continuously refine the value proposition.
- Represent OpenTable within the hospitality community through industry events, networking and active market engagement to strengthen brand presence and credibility.
Please apply if
- Significant B2B sales experience, with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding targets in fast-paced environments.
- Native French speaker with professional fluency in English, able to build trust and influence stakeholders across markets.
- A tenacious, goal-oriented self-starter who leads from the front - proactive in outbound activity, resilient in follow-up, and professionally persistent in driving opportunities forward.
- Strong discovery and consultative selling skills - confident asking the right questions, uncovering needs, and reframing how customers think about their business.
- Skilled at negotiation and value-based selling, able to articulate ROI and drive meaningful commercial outcomes during sales engagements.
- Comfortable using data and analytics to inform decisions, build compelling business cases, and strengthen customer conversations.
- Excellent time management, presentation and organisational skills, with confidence handling administrative responsibilities alongside pipeline management. Proficient in Google Workspace and Salesforce CRM.
- A collaborative, insight-driven team player who thrives on feedback, learning and shared success, as much as closing deals.
- Passionate about hospitality and technology. Experience in restaurant management and/or food & beverage sales is strongly preferred but not essential.
A few of the benefits you get at OpenTable -
- Our Account Executive's are rewarded with uncapped commission
- Vacation: you accrue 25 days a year + RTTs
- Wedding days: 4 days off for your own wedding and 1 day for your child’s wedding
- Health and Life Insurance Scheme with Malakoff Humanis.
Work Environment & Flexibility
At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve - and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
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Taken from OpenTable's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 11 questions.
- 1.Where do you currently reside?Pick one (264 options)
- 2.This role is a field-based role in Lyon, with around 60% of your time visiting restaurants - does this work for you?Yes or no
- 3.What are your salary expectations in €?Short answer
- 4.What is your current notice period?Short answer
- 5.What is your Right to Work status for France?Short answer
- 6.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment?Short answer
- 7.If you use a first name other than the one entered above that you would prefer we use when communicating with you, please enter it here:Short answer · optional
- 8.If you use a last name other than the one entered above that you would prefer we use when communicating with you, please enter it here:Short answer · optional
- 9.Have you previously worked or currently work for one of our sister brand companies?Pick any (9 options) · optional
- 10.Are you a current or former employee of Deloitte?Yes or no
- 11.Are you a family member (spouse, spousal equivalent, parent, dependent, child, sibling, in-law, or share the same household) of a CURRENT employee of Deloitte?Yes or no
From OpenTable's apply page, checked 5 Nov 2026.
About OpenTable
Online reservation and front-of-house management software that restaurants, bars and hotel dining outlets pay for to run their floor and fill tables through OpenTable's diner network, from a Booking Holdings company with more than 70,000 venues on the platform.
Pay schedule: US account executives earn a base plus uncapped monthly commission stated as an OTE, SDRs a quarterly bonus, account managers an annual bonus and directors equity on top, with health cover, an FSA, retirement benefits, life insurance, PTO and parental leave; UK staff get private health and dental cover, company-paid therapy and income protection.
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