Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Territory Account Executive role sits at the intersection of SaaS and local commerce, selling a software platform into independent restaurants and small business operators. In the SaaS landscape, that kind of vertical focus matters because it rewards sellers who can translate product capabilities into operational outcomes, not just feature comparisons. The territory model also signals a go to market motion grounded in local density and relationship building, a common pattern for SaaS companies serving physical world industries.
For a SaaS sales career, the value comes from running a full cycle process with clear ownership, from prospecting through close, while learning how implementation expectations shape what can be promised in a demo. Regular use of a CRM and attention to competitive positioning build habits that transfer across SaaS segments, especially roles that require disciplined pipeline management and consultative discovery.
This role tends to suit early to mid career sellers who prefer autonomy and structured targets, and who are comfortable spending significant time in the field. It also fits professionals who enjoy understanding how customers actually operate day to day and tailoring a solution accordingly, rather than relying on inbound demand or purely transactional selling.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
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 standout (Nice to Haves/Non-Essential Skills)
- Restaurant Operations Experience
- Sandler Sales Training
- Experience using salesforce
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.
How 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.
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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