Business Development Associate

We are looking for an experienced Inside Sales professional to generate and qualify leads, engage with prospective clients, understand their business requirements, and drive sales opportunities for our IT products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Identify and connect with key decision-makers and prospects within target companies.
• Handle inbound and outbound leads, qualify prospects, and understand their requirements.
• Present and explain IT services, software solutions, SaaS products, or technology offerings to prospective clients.
• Conduct initial discovery calls and coordinate with the technical/sales team for further discussions.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and move qualified leads through the sales pipeline.
• Schedule product/service demos and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Prepare quotations/proposals in coordination with the relevant teams.
• Track sales activities, lead status, conversions, and pipeline using CRM tools.
• Achieve monthly/quarterly lead generation, meeting, and revenue targets.
• Research target markets, industries, companies, and competitors to identify new opportunities.
• Work closely with marketing and business development teams to improve lead generation and conversion.

Required Skills

• 36 years of experience in Inside Sales / IT Sales / B2B Sales.
• Experience selling IT services, software, SaaS, cloud, or technology solutions is preferred.
• Strong experience in lead generation, prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, and follow-ups.
• Good understanding of the B2B sales cycle.
• Experience interacting with decision-makers such as CXOs, IT Heads, Business Heads, and Procurement teams.
• Good communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and communicate relevant technology solutions.
• Target-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment.

We are looking for an energetic Sales Executive to drive top-of-funnel pipeline and close deals for our [SaaS / Tech / B2B] product. You will own the entire sales cycle, from outbound prospecting and qualifying inbound leads to running high-converting product demos and closing contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Gen: Identify, research, and reach out to key decision-makers (CXOs, VPs, Directors) via cold email, LinkedIn, and phone outreach.
• Pipeline Management: Qualify inbound leads from marketing campaigns and nurture them through structured sales cadences.
• Product Demos: Conduct compelling product walkthroughs tailored to the prospect's specific pain points and business goals.
• Closing Deals: Handle objection handling, pricing negotiations, and contract closure to hit monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• CRM Hygiene: Maintain accurate deal stages, notes, and forecasts in [HubSpot / Salesforce / Zoho CRM].
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing and Product teams to share customer feedback and optimize conversion funnels.

What We’re Looking For

• 1 - 6 years of experience in B2B sales, inside sales, or business development (preferably in an agency, tech or SaaS startup environment).
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding individual sales quotas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a consultative selling approach.
• High coachability, resilience, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
• Experience with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Loom, and cold outreach software.

A BIT ABOUT US

Appknox is one of the top Mobile Application Security companies, recognized by Gartner and G2. We are a profitable B2B SaaS startup headquartered in Singapore, with our team working from Bengaluru.

Our primary goal is to help businesses and mobile developers secure their mobile applications while maintaining delivery speed and enabling high-quality security testing.

Appknox has helped secure mobile applications for Fortune 500 companies and major brands across India, South-East Asia, the Middle East, the US, and Europe. We have secured 300+ enterprises globally and continue to expand rapidly across international markets.

We are a 75+ member team of passionate individuals working to make an impact and helping some of the biggest companies globally. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where ownership and execution matter.

If you have what it takes to be part of the team, we’d love to speak with you.

Role Overview

Appknox is expanding its international business across the US and European markets and is looking for a high-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) based in Bangalore to build and qualify outbound pipeline across these regions.

This role is focused on outbound-led pipeline creation for mid-market and enterprise customers, selling into security, engineering, and technology leadership.

You will work closely with Account Executives to:

• Open new logos
• Penetrate target accounts
• Identify and engage the right stakeholders
• Create qualified sales opportunities
• Convert early conversations into revenue-ready pipeline

This is a high-ownership, hands-on outbound role for someone comfortable with multi-channel prospecting, cold calling, direct engagement with international buyers, and working consistently in US or European time zones.

You may be aligned primarily to either the US or Europe, based on business requirements and your market experience.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Pipeline Generation

• Own outbound pipeline creation across assigned US or European accounts and territories.
• Prospect into defined ICPs, including:
• CISOs
• Heads of Application Security
• Security Leaders
• Security Architects
• Engineering Leaders
• Technology Decision Makers
• Execute high-quality, multi-channel outbound campaigns using:
• Cold calling
• Personalized email
• LinkedIn
• Account-based prospecting
• Other relevant sales engagement channels
• Identify target accounts, map buying committees, and build relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Qualification & Handover

• Qualify prospects based on:
• Business use case
• Pain points
• Urgency
• Stakeholder alignment
• Buying intent
• Potential fit with Appknox
• Partner closely with Account Executives to ensure clean, context-rich opportunity handovers.
• Help ensure qualified opportunities progress efficiently through the sales cycle.

Market-Specific Outreach

• Tailor messaging based on region, industry, buyer persona, and security maturity.
• Understand differences in buying behaviour across US and European markets.
• For European markets, adapt outreach based on country, regulatory environment, GDPR considerations, and sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Continuously refine messaging based on response rates, conversion data, objections, and prospect feedback.
• Develop an understanding of the competitive landscape and common security challenges within assigned territories.

Marketing & Sales Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing to follow up on campaigns and improve lead quality.
• Share insights from prospect conversations to improve:
• ICP definition
• Messaging
• Target account selection
• Campaign effectiveness
• Collaborate with Account Executives on account strategy and opportunity creation.

Execution & Reporting

• Maintain strong CRM hygiene with accurate activity, prospect, and pipeline tracking.
• Follow defined sequences and maintain disciplined follow-ups.
• Consistently meet or exceed weekly and monthly targets for:
• Outbound activity
• Meetings booked
• Qualified opportunities
• Pipeline generated
• Conversion rates
• Handle objections effectively and continuously improve prospecting performance.

Requirements

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in B2B SaaS sales development, outbound sales, or a similar role.
• Prior experience selling or prospecting into international markets is required, particularly the US and/or Europe.
• Experience selling into the US market from India is strongly preferred for US-focused roles.
• Experience selling into European markets from India is strongly preferred for Europe-focused roles.
• Experience in cybersecurity, developer tools, mobile application security, or enterprise SaaS is a strong advantage.

Track Record

• Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed outbound meetings, qualified opportunity, or pipeline targets.
• Demonstrated success working closely with Account Executives in a quota-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of outbound sales motions and pipeline generation.

Prospecting Skills

• Strong cold-calling, email outreach, and social-selling skills.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, including security, engineering, and technology leaders.
• Ability to research accounts, identify relevant stakeholders, personalize outreach, and build compelling prospecting sequences.

Communication

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Clear, confident, concise communication suited to international buyers.
• Comfortable communicating with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• For Europe-focused roles, proficiency in additional European languages such as German, French, or Spanish is a strong plus.
• Exposure to European business communication styles and buying behaviour is an advantage.

Market Understanding

• Understanding of B2B SaaS buying cycles and enterprise sales processes.
• Familiarity with security, technology, or engineering buying personas is preferred.
• For Europe: understanding of GDPR, regulatory considerations, and sector-specific compliance requirements is an advantage.
• For the US: familiarity with US enterprise prospecting, communication styles, and buying processes is preferred.

Organization & Ownership

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Highly disciplined approach to prospecting, follow-ups, sequencing, and CRM management.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of pipeline generation.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup while managing international time zones.

Tools & Technology

• Hands-on experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with:
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Sales engagement/sequencing platforms
• Prospecting and intent-data platforms
• CRM and sales analytics tools

Territory-Specific Expectations

Depending on the assigned territory:

US Market

• Work primarily in US-aligned working hours.
• Prospect into mid-market and enterprise accounts across relevant US industries.
• Comfortable engaging US-based CISOs, Application Security leaders, Engineering leaders, and technology decision-makers.
• Prior experience with US outbound prospecting from India is strongly preferred.

European Market

• Work primarily in European-aligned working hours.
• Prospect across key European markets and industries including BFSI, fintech, telecom, SaaS, and digital platforms.
• Adapt outreach based on country, industry, regulatory environment, and GDPR considerations.
• Additional European language skills such as German, French, or Spanish are a strong plus.

Growth Path

High-performing SDRs will have the opportunity to progress into Senior SDR or Account Executive roles as Appknox continues to scale its US and European businesses.

Interview Process

• Round 0: Profile Evaluation – HR
• Round 1: Interview with Sales Team
• Round 2: Assignment
• Round 3: Interview with Head of Sales
• Round 4: Final HR Round

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission tied to pipeline and revenue generated.

Why Join Us?

Global Impact & Innovation: Be part of a cutting-edge cybersecurity company serving Fortune 500 clients and enterprises globally. Gain exposure to international sales strategies and work with customers across multiple industries and markets.

Learning & Growth: Access continuous development opportunities through on-the-job learning, professional courses, mentorship, and exposure to experienced sales and cybersecurity professionals.

Flexible Culture:Enjoy a flexible schedule and hybrid work model. Appknox trusts employees to take ownership of their work while maintaining a healthy and positive work culture.

Competitive Compensation:A rewarding package comprising base salary, performance-based commissions/bonuses, and equity options.

Benefits & Wellbeing:Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family, Corporate-NPS participation, and wellness benefits including gym memberships and mental health support.

Collaborative Team: Join a diverse, cross-functional team of cybersecurity experts, marketers, and sales professionals. You’ll work closely with the global sales organization, Account Executives, Marketing, and leadership teams across regions.

Ready to secure the future of mobile apps?

If you’re a driven SDR with a passion for B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, technology, and international sales, we want to hear from you. Join Appknox and help us build the next phase of our global sales journey across the US and Europe.

Identify and generate new leads through calls, emails, and networking • Understand the client requirements and pitch the product to the customer accordingly. • Maintain good relationships with existing clients. • Schedule meetings or product demos with interested customers. • Conduct the demoes with the prospective customers either virtually or on field. • Follow up on leads and close sales deals • Achieve monthly targets • Maintain records of sales activities and customer interactions • Work closely with the sales and marketing team

Strong experience in handling inbound leads and converting them into customers

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong follow-up and negotiation abilities

Experience working with CRM and maintaining sales pipelines

Ability to understand customer requirements and recommend the right solution

Target-oriented and data-driven approach

Experience: Minimum 1 year

● CTC: 10–14 LPA

● Must have B2B SaaS outbound sales, US/North America market exposure, cold outreach,

lead qualification, strong communication, LinkedIn Sales Navigator/Apollo/CRM tools.

● Reject if inbound-only, APAC/Middle East-only, call center background, weak communication,

or no prospecting experience.

● Good signs: BANT/MEDDIC, multi-channel outreach, HubSpot/Salesforce, email sequencing

tools.

Experience: Minimum 1 year

● CTC: 10–14 LPA

● Must have B2B SaaS outbound sales, US/North America market exposure, cold outreach,

lead qualification, strong communication, LinkedIn Sales Navigator/Apollo/CRM tools.

● Reject if inbound-only, APAC/Middle East-only, call center background, weak communication,

or no prospecting experience.

● Good signs: BANT/MEDDIC, multi-channel outreach, HubSpot/Salesforce, email sequencing

tools.

About the Role

We are looking for a high-energy, research-driven, and execution-focused Sales Development Representative (SDR) to build qualified sales pipeline through outbound prospecting and lead qualification.

This role is responsible for identifying target accounts, engaging decision-makers through personalized outreach, qualifying opportunities, and scheduling meetings for the Account Executive team. You will play a critical role in building the top of Comprinno's sales funnel and creating predictable pipeline growth.

The ideal candidate is persistent, curious, highly organized, and comfortable engaging technology leaders through multiple communication channels. You should enjoy researching companies, uncovering business opportunities, and creating meaningful conversations that translate into qualified sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospecting & Account Research

• Identify target accounts aligned with Comprinno's Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
• Research companies, industries, and technology landscapes to identify potential cloud transformation opportunities.
• Map key decision-makers including Founders, CTOs, CIOs, VP Engineering, Engineering Managers, and IT leaders.
• Build and maintain high-quality prospect lists using CRM, LinkedIn, Apollo, Clay, and other prospecting tools.

Outbound Prospecting

• Execute structured outbound campaigns through:
• Email
• Cold Calling
• LinkedIn
• WhatsApp
• Personalized multi-channel outreach
• Personalize outreach based on customer industry, business priorities, and technology landscape.
• Execute disciplined follow-up cadences to maximize response and engagement rates.
• Continuously improve messaging based on campaign performance and customer feedback.

Lead Qualification

• Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand customer challenges, priorities, and technology initiatives.
• Qualify prospects based on predefined qualification frameworks and buying intent.
• Identify opportunities related to:
• Cloud Migration
• Cloud Modernization
• Managed Services
• Security
• Data & AI
• Generative AI
• Schedule qualified meetings for the Account Executive team with comprehensive handover notes.

Pipeline Contribution

• Consistently achieve weekly and monthly outreach, meeting, and SQL targets.
• Maintain high-quality pipeline creation across startup, ISV, mid-market, and enterprise segments.
• Monitor personal conversion metrics and continuously improve performance.
• Support Account Executives in achieving pipeline and revenue objectives.

CRM & Sales Operations

• Maintain accurate CRM records for all prospect interactions.
• Update lead status, qualification notes, follow-up actions, and meeting outcomes.
• Ensure excellent CRM hygiene and adherence to sales processes.
• Track personal KPIs and activity metrics.

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

• Work closely with Marketing to support outbound campaigns and account-based initiatives.
• Collaborate with Account Executives, Presales Engineers, and Sales Leadership to improve lead quality.
• Share customer insights, objections, and competitive intelligence.
• Participate in coaching sessions, role plays, sales enablement, and product training.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• 1–3 years of experience as an SDR or BDR
• Experience working in IT Services, Cloud Consulting, SaaS, or Technology Services organizations.
• Proven experience booking qualified meetings for the India market.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confidence in cold calling and outbound prospecting.
• Strong research and account-mapping abilities.
• Effective objection-handling and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail, CRM discipline, and process orientation.
• High energy, resilience, and execution focus.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using SDR platforms such as Apollo, Clay, Outreach, Salesloft, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted prospecting, research, and outreach tools.
• Understanding of Cloud Computing, DevOps, AI, Cybersecurity, or Managed Services.
• Knowledge of B2B sales qualification methodologies.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or willingness to pursue certification).

What We're Looking For

• Strong curiosity and research mindset.
• High persistence and resilience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Coachable with a continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent achievement of weekly and monthly outreach, meeting, and SQL targets.
• High-quality lead qualification with strong acceptance rates from Account Executives.
• Excellent CRM hygiene and process compliance.
• Continuous improvement in response rates, meeting conversion, and qualification quality.
• Strong collaboration with Marketing, Presales, and Sales teams.
• Meaningful contribution to predictable pipeline generation and revenue growth.

Why Join Comprinno

• Work at the forefront of cloud innovation with one of the leading AWS consulting partners in the APJ region.
• Gain exposure to Cloud, DevOps, Managed Services, Data Analytics, and AI solution selling.
• Learn directly from experienced Sales Leaders, Presales Engineers, and Solution Architects.
• Accelerate your growth through structured coaching, AWS certifications, and continuous learning.
• Build expertise in enterprise technology sales and consultative selling.
• Join a collaborative, high-performance culture that values ownership, innovation, and customer success.

About Reconect.ai

Reconect.ai is an AI-powered customer engagement and debt collection platform helping lenders, NBFCs and fintech companies automate customer interactions through conversational AI.

Our AI agents enable enterprises to automate use cases across collections, customer support, lead qualification and customer engagement using voice and digital channels.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sales Associate who is driven, curious and comfortable with outbound sales. You will work closely with the leadership and sales team to identify potential customers, initiate conversations with decision-makers and build a strong sales pipeline.

This is a high-ownership role where you will get exposure to B2B SaaS sales, Conversational AI, FinTech and enterprise sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers across NBFCs, banks, fintechs and lending companies
• Build and maintain a strong prospect pipeline through outbound channels
• Conduct prospecting through LinkedIn, email, calls and other channels
• Connect with CXOs, business heads, collections heads, customer experience teams and other relevant decision-makers
• Understand prospect requirements and identify relevant use cases for Reconect.ai
• Schedule product demos and meetings for the sales team
• Follow up consistently with prospects and move opportunities through the sales funnel
• Maintain accurate prospect and activity information in CRM
• Work closely with the sales and leadership team on account research, proposals and follow-ups
• Track outreach metrics and continuously improve conversion rates
• Stay updated on Gen AI, Conversational AI, FinTech and lending industry trends

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in B2B sales, inside sales, business development or SaaS sales
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with cold calling, LinkedIn outreach and email prospecting
• Ability to speak confidently with senior stakeholders
• Strong research and prospecting skills
• Highly driven and comfortable working with targets
• Good follow-up and relationship-building skills
• Ability to understand technology products and explain their business value
• Experience selling SaaS, FinTech, Gen AI or enterprise technology will be an advantage

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to work closely with the founding team
• Exposure to AI, SaaS and FinTech
• Hands-on experience in enterprise sales and GTM
• High ownership and fast career growth
• Opportunity to work with leading lending and financial services companies
• Performance-driven compensation and incentives

Ideal Candidate

You should be someone who enjoys talking to people, opening new conversations and converting prospects into opportunities. If you are hungry to learn, comfortable with targets and excited about selling AI products, this role is for you.

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