Business Development Associate

Overview:

As a Business Manager in Sales, you will lead and drive the sales efforts of the company, ensuring revenue targets are met or exceeded. Your primary focus will be on developing sales strategies, building and managing client relationships, and guiding the sales team to achieve business objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, expand the customer base, and drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Sales Strategy and Planning:

• Develop comprehensive sales strategies to penetrate markets, acquire new customers, and maximize revenue.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Set sales targets, quotas, and objectives aligned with company goals and objectives.

2. Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to expand the customer base.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure profitable deals and partnerships.

3. Sales Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Set clear performance expectations, goals, and KPIs for sales representatives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to enable the team to achieve individual and collective sales targets.

4. Sales Operations Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day sales operations, including pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Implement sales processes, systems, and tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with sales policies, procedures, and best practices.

5. Customer Relationship Management:

• Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with customers and key accounts.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing solutions and recommendations to meet their needs.

6. Performance Analysis and Optimization:

• Monitor sales performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against targets.
• Analyze sales data and market insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to optimize sales processes, improve conversion rates, and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven track record of success in sales management, with a focus on meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in sales management software and CRM systems.

Additional Requirements:

• Prior experience in sales within the Lubricants Industry/Retail Sales/B2B Sales/Industrial Sales.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ethical conduct and integrity in all aspects of work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the organization.
• Ongoing training and development programs to enhance sales skills and knowledge.

Required Skills:

· Experience in implementing Object-Oriented Python, Django.

· Good understanding on Django ORM.

· Experienced in interfacing with *third party API’s using REST

· Worked with varieties of Relational Databases (RDBMS) like SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

· Experience in Version Control with Git and Bitbucket.

· Experience with JIRA the development progress and tracking deadlines of the project

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

About PlanetSpark:

PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers amongst kids and young adults. We are a Series B funded, global company impacting over 13 countries through live 1:1 personalized classes on Public Speaking and Creative Writing through handpicked top 1% teachers. Our kids participate in gripping debates, create viral YouTube videos, start their own podcast channels, perform stand-up comedy, write nail-biting mystery stories, and become confident and fearless speakers. PlanetSpark is on its journey to becoming the global leader in the large and untapped communication skills segment by 2024. We are backed by some top VCs such as Prime Venture Partners and global entrepreneurs such as Binny Bansal, Deep Kalra, Gokul Rajaram and Shirish Nandkarni. Come, join a passionate team of over 500 young and energetic team members and 3500+ expert teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the world!

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

Business Development is a critical aspect of our platform business.

1. Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.

2. Calling 65-70 leads everyday

3. Setting up meetings with potential clients (parents)

4. Generating Trial Classes - Pitch Parents to take PlanetSpark trial Classes

5. Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections

6. Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis (3L revenue per month) 7. “Go the extra mile” to drive sales

Mission Statement

1. In your training of 1st month, we shall actively probe you through the process using Training Decks, Live Experiences, Re-Training Programs that aims to give you an overall Learning experience along with you paid stipend along the journey.

2. We create career oritented BDT in this 1 month whose skill becomes unmatched across the sector.

3. You are required to use right sales strategy and accomplish 1 Lac of revenue in the training period, hence making a way to achieve License to Sell (L-2-S)

4. You will be entitled for training stipend of INR. 21428. In-office attendance of 90% is mandatory in 1month of training

5. Post 1L Revenue achievement, you will be entitled for below

US/ Canada Shift (8:00 pm to 5:00am) - INR 7.23 LPA (4.83 Fixed + 2.4 LPA Variable)

What are we looking for?

1. Proficiency in English

2. Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques

3. Fast learner and passion for sales

4. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

5. Proven experience in sale or relevant role is a plus

6. A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus

Criteria

1. Willing to work 6 days in a week in a fast paced startup

2. Ready to work from Office and join immediately.

What are the behavioral attributes that we are looking for?

- A keen desire to bring growth for a fast-growing Series B funded startup

- An apparent Founder's mindset

- The candidates should be able to work in a high paced ever-changing digital environment. The role will require you to be resourceful, proactive and an expert communicator. In turn it offers immense learning and growth.

• ASP.Net
• MVC
• Web Services, WCF & Web API
• SQL Server 
• C#
• Angular (4 & above)
• JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3

Tailor and Circus is a progressive and unisex underwear brand in the Indian apparel space, at the forefront of E-commerce and product innovation. We have created India's most comfortable and responsible piece of underwear, offering the highest quality and selling direct-to-consumer. As a brand, we are India's first inclusive and body-positive underwear company. This has been part of the company's DNA since the inception, all our models and influencers who represent the brand are real people having real bodies.

Tailor and Circus is looking to hire suitable candidates for the Product Manager role who will handle user-facing product experience (website) and is very data-driven. The role will be based either in Bangalore or Coimbatore.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be focused on building consumer-facing applications for the Tailor and Circus website.
• You will be responsible for conceptualizing and building user experience across the website and other customer touchpoints.
• Define and manage all critical user journeys and conversion funnels across website and other customer touchpoints.
• You will be responsible for launch and change management of features going live on apps/website.
• You will work closely with PMs responsible for all key business areas (Marketing, Design and Tech) to create a simple and delightful experience for our users.
• You will have a high degree of responsibility and ownership.
• You will drive the strategy, roadmap, execution, and growth of a product area.
• You will work closely with other product managers, engineers, designers, marketing, legal, analytics and do everything (defining requirements, prioritizing, testing, writing copy, tracking metrics and more.) to deliver high-quality products.

Apply If you:

• Minimum of 1-2 Years of Experience in Product & Marketing Management
• Can showcase your user-facing products experiences
• Have very high customer obsession
• Are a highly data-oriented person and have skills to analyze data using SQL
• Have an understanding of funnels, sprint & agile ways of working, PRDs & wireframes
• Have empathy towards users and colleagues, are creative and excited by ideating/ building new product features and functionalities.