Business Development Associates

Job Description

India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) is a nonprofit that aims to be India's preeminent leadership development organization for the social sector. We aim to strengthen the social sector through talent infusion and upskilling programs, in order to create catalytic impact at scale.



Overview:

In order to achieve the mission, ILSS has a 2 pronged approach:

- Bringing talent from across sectors into leadership and board positions in the social sector

- Running research-backed skill building programs in key domains for the social sector leaders

- Since 2017, ILSS has run successful programs like:



17 hybrid (in-person and online) Leadership Programs, designed to enable senior leaders from various sectors to make informed transitions into the social sector. The program currently has 350+ Alumni out of which 100+ have already transitioned to the social sector.

• The Fundraising Program with over 200+ Alumni, and growing
• The Board Program for CXOs in the corporate sector to serve as board members for social impact organizations
• The Emerging Women Leaders Program that focuses on catalyzing the impact of women leaders in mid-to-senior level social sector positions.
• Social purpose organization(SPO) Governance program focused on empowering SPO leaders to help them build or strengthen effective boards.



ILSS is aiming to launch 12 new programs in the next 6 years.

Position Summary:

ILSS is looking to hire a Director to lead the Sales & Outreach vertical. The role would be responsible for building relationships within corporates as well as leading social sector organizations and achieving target intake of high quality candidates for various programs.

• Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve targets for trained numbers across programs and expand our customer base
• Sensitize senior corporate leaders about social sector awareness. Position Own and hit/exceed annual targets for all training programs
• Partner with customers (Corporates and Social Sector Organizations) to understand their business needs and objectives
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with target organizations
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of ILSS programs through proposals and presentations to the leadership of target organizations (Top CSRs, top 1000 NGOs) and position as their partner of choice for capacity building

We are looking for a committed and collaborative individual, who will work in a highly dynamic environment with a closely-knit, highly motivated and entrepreneurial team. Hence, it is an amazing opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working in the social impact space.

Job Location - Delhi-NCR



Required qualifications, skills and experience

- 15+ years of experience in sales and outreach in a B2B environment, preferably in higher education

- Previous experience as a sales director or in a similar role

- Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level

- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close

- Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services

- Proven ability to position products against competitors

- Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated solutions

- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes.

- Experience in building/leading a small team

- MBA in sales or related field



Compensation

Depending on the candidate's experience, ILSS offers compensation that is at par with Indian philanthropy pay scales.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Inside Sales Representative to join our team. The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for selling our products or services over the phone, email, and other digital channels to potential clients. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator, have a strong sales aptitude, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reach out to potential customers via phone, email, and other digital channels to sell our products or services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers to build long-term partnerships.
• Conduct research to identify potential customers and understand their needs.
• Explain the features and benefits of our products or services to customers and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Close sales and achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and sales activities in our CRM system.
• Participate in regular sales training and stay up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Must have worked with SAAS companies selling to the US market
• 2+ years of experience in inside sales or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong sales aptitude and ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven with a strong focus on achieving targets.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle rejection professionally.

We offer a competitive salary package with incentives and opportunities for career growth. If you are a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for sales, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Manage the end-to-end tender submission process, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted accurately and on time.
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• Review tender requirements and documentation to understand the scope of work, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria.
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• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, legal, and operations, to gather the required information for bid preparation.
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• Conduct pre-qualification assessments to determine the company's eligibility for participating in specific tenders.
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• Prepare technical specifications and develop comprehensive proposals that address the client's requirements.
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• Handle customer relationship management (CRM) activities, maintaining accurate records of interactions and correspondence related to the tender process.
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• Participate in post-tender processes, such as negotiations and contract finalization, if the tender is awarded to our company.
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• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes related to tendering and procurement.
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• Prepare and submit tender proposals within design

Position: Sales Person

Location: Salt Lake, Kolkata

Experience: 6 months and above

Salary: upto 13,000 pm

Qualification: Graduate in any field

Wanted Male Candidate

Skills: 

• Basic MS Excel and MS Word.
• Passionate for Sales.
• Fluent Verbal Communication Skill.
• Fluent in English, Bengali and Hindi.
• Confident in speaking.

Responsibilities:

• Attending customers in showroom.
• Explaining the features and products to the customers.
• Opening and closing the showroom.
• Maintaining showroom cleanliness.
• Calling leads generated from the marketing activities.
• Calling customers for feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding about the offering and market for technology learning product
• Understand customer segments (technology professionals) and needs/pain areas for them
• Counseling experienced professionals via call, email or video call on which program will be useful to their career progression and suggest the best options
• Managing entire sales life cycle: starting from engaging with the large volume of well-qualified leads till the final conversion i.e. enrollment in the program
• Planning for daily, weekly and monthly targets, updating and maintaining MIS reports
• Bring market & consumer insights to influence product & offering

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of exp in Inside sales/telesales experience in a B2C environment (tech education industry preferred)
• Exposure to technology skills or willing to learn & understand them is key
• Consistent track record of achieving revenue targets ( Monthly / Quarterly)
• Excellent written & spoken english and pitching skills
• Proficient in Excel, Reporting skills
• Hunger to learn & grow everyday

Compensation: Note: Fixed Component: between 4 - 7 LPA (based on the interview performance and slightly negotiable based on prev experience, ctc and interview performance) Variable Component: upto 3 LPA
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Profile Description:

The job holder will manage the day-to-day planning and operations of your team. This includes making sure that each of your Teammates delivers on their Service Level Agreement (SLA) and achieves their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As a Team Leader, you are in charge of managing the team and making sure everyone adheres to their schedules. You must be organized and be able to handle responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Project / Process:

1. Drive team to achieve process SLAs / metrics – productivity and quality targets within the established timelines.
2. Ensure individual SLAs are met on processing transactions (if applicable).
3. Ensure process guidelines are followed and met as documented.
4. Review process audit findings and take corrective action to prevent negative results.
5. Conduct Quality checks & periodical review of process adherence.
6. Maintain operations rigor around daily huddles, knowledge management Cross training etc.
7. Provide updates and submit reports related to own area of work.

Team Managements:

1. Provide work direction and guidance to team members:
2. ensure accuracy of the work of team members, their ability to operate under deadlines and to work on multiple tasks
3. Allocate work and tasks to the team.
4. Conduct team building activities to enhance motivation.
5. Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for new joiners in the team.
6. Identify training needs of team members and provide coaching support to them.
7. Report to the manager on performance, status and any escalations.
8. Manage attrition and absenteeism.
9. Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
10. Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful team.
11. Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team.