Management

About the role

We need someone who understands Upwork not just as a platform, but as a predictable revenue channel. Someone who knows how to position a service company, win high-quality projects, and keep the pipeline warm.

What you’ll handle

• Build, refine, and optimize our Upwork profiles

• Create proposals that feel human, relevant, and high-conversion

• Spot high-value job posts and respond to them quickly

• Manage conversations, follow-ups, and client communication on the platform

• Keep track of leads, responses, and project status

• Suggest improvements based on trends, analytics, and competitor insights

• Maintain a consistent monthly target for proposals and conversions

• Coordinate with our internal team to get project details, case studies, and deliverables aligned

What we’re looking for

• Someone who’s been doing this for a while and understands how Upwork algorithms, visibility and job success metrics actually work

• Strong writing instinct and the ability to tailor proposals without sounding generic

• Experience generating leads for design, development, or creative services (bonus points)

• Clear communicator who can handle clients professionally

• Good with research, pattern spotting, and time-sensitive tasks

• Comfortable working independently and meeting weekly targets

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Upwork sales funnels

• Experience with CRM tools or basic reporting

• Ability to suggest profile layout, portfolio flow, and keyword strategy

Why this role matters

Upwork is a competitive space. What this really means is you’ll be the person turning our presence there into consistent opportunities and long-term clients.

Location

Bestech Business Tower, Mohali (this is an onsite role.)

Five-day workweek

Our office operates from 9 am to 2 am across three shifts, so you should be comfortable working within these hours.

Salary

Up to 6 LPA for each role, negotiable based on experience, plus additional incentives for hitting targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth project flow
• Track project progress and update status reports
• Maintain project documentation, timelines, and records
• Identify risks and escalate issues to the project manager
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes
• Monitor resource allocation and utilisation

Required Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

·Sales Strategy and Planning:

•  Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies aligned with company goals. 
•   Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities. 
•  Set sales targets and quotas for the sales team. 
• Create sales forecasts and monitor performance against targets. 

Team Management:

• Lead and motivate a sales team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation. 
• Delegate tasks effectively and empower team members to achieve individual goals. 
• Foster a positive sales culture and promote collaboration within the team. 

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and identify potential new customers. 
• Understand client needs and develop customized solutions to meet their requirements. 
• Negotiate contracts and close deals effectively. 

Sales Operations:

• Monitor sales activities and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. 
• Implement sales processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance. 
• Manage sales pipelines and track progress towards sales targets. 

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular sales reports and presentations for senior management. 
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and insights to inform strategic decisions. 

Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and using visual/audio means to facilitate learning.

Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning

Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)

Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.

Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom.

Collaborate with other teachers, and parents and participate in meetings as an when required.

Observe and understand students’ behaviour and psyche.

Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Explaining the concepts in easy and understandable terms to the students.

Using real-life examples to teach geometrical concepts.

Developing students' interest in subjects.

Planning and creating teaching materials.

You will also be responsible for assigning homework, grading assignments and quizzes, and documenting students' progress. Etc.,

PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers. We are a global company impacting over 13 countries through live 1:1 personalized classes on Public Speaking and Creative Writing through handpicked top 1% of 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. We are Series B funded by some top VCs and are on a 30% month-on-month growth curve. We have our footprint in India, the Middle East, North America, and Australia. Join a passionate team of over 500 young and energetic members and 400+ expert and handpicked teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the world! For more updates, please subscribe to our Instagram handle:

https://www.instagram.com/planetspark/

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct demo classes as per the PlanetSpark content and methodology

2. Ensure amazing demo experience for the child and parent

3. Conduct regular classes (post enrolment) using in-house curriculum

4. Ensure timely feedback to the child

5. Adhere to the schedule for the demo as well as regular classes

What are the behavioral attributes that we are looking for?

1. Excellent Teaching skills

2. Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills both written and verbal

3. Ability to build strong relationships with the child/ learner and make the class fun-based learning.

4. Tech savvy

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Excellent Verbal and written communication

2. Willing to work 6 days a week (should be available on Saturdays & Sundays)

3. Willing to invest 3-4 Teaching hours every day

4. At least 1 year of English Teaching experience (Freshers from BA English and MA English are eligible)

5. Should have good Wi-Fi and a Laptop with Webcam

Benefits:

1. Flexible working hours

2. Work from home

3. Exposure to teaching international students

Shifts you can opt for:

- 3pm to 10 pm IST (India kids)

-6pm to 11 pm IST (India kids)

-6pm to 11 pm IST(Europe/UAE kids)

-10 pm to 2 am IST(US/Canada Kids)

-4 am to 8 am IST(US/Canada Kids)

Key Accountabilities:

·        Lead origination – conceptualize and develop implementable annual business plans to support growth of the Business Vertical / Organization. Meeting consultants, business influencers, EPC Contractors, OEMs.

·        Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discover and explore opportunities including comprehensive evaluation of opportunities and undertaking feasibility studies. Joint meeting with Applications team to understand project requirement, customer expectations, propose practical solution. Regular follow up and closing the deal.

·        Evaluate business potential and competition through continuous mapping of competing market players in terms of current business and new areas of business development.

·        Develop negotiating strategies by studying – OEM price inputs, Competition, Client requirements, Our capabilities.

·        Develop and nurture the BD team to work seamlessly with cross functional and business teams for achievement of desired results and timely submission of bids in the competitive bidding process.

·        Establish, build and maintain an excellent network in Oil and Gas Sector Companies, PSUs, LSTK/EPC Contractors, liquid customers, and industry associations to acquire market information, sustain current business as well as develop/incubate new businesses for growth.

·        Development of green field projects (Includes opportunities in D-O-N sector) and ensure adequate pipeline of projects/implementable ideas.

·        Constantly scout for attractive M&A opportunities to grow the business inorganically, especially in the areas of our interests.

·        Capture emerging O&M opportunities to retain the overall profitability for the business 

·        BE with additional qualifications, if any

At least 10 – 15 years’ experience in similar business.

• Should be passionate about transforming sales, service and marketing and whose values align with that of Casey Foods.
• Should have high emotional intelligence and genuine empathy for others through which he should be able to maximize the impact by understanding the motivations of the team and adapting through effective communications.
• Should be a positive game player having a track record of at least 12-15 years of experience of leading and empowering groups towards driving improvement while navigating change and simultaneously winning.
• Should be able to create a culture of transparency and focussed improvement while having fun and fostering a strong team environment.
• Should be a data driven personality who could leverage and communicate using data to improve core marketing strategies that matters to the individual of our team.
• Should have well experienced in managing or being managed in a structural sales environment.