business development executive

About Jinn

Jinn is AI intelligence solution.

About role:

Role focused on the India/US market - in a B2B SaaS startup in AI space led by 2X entrepreneurs from IIT, IIMs. Fast paced with a lot of learning and growth.

Selling the product to businesses. Generate leads, Build relationships, Get customer inputs on product, and most importantly Generate Revenue

Supporting the sales and business development function through 

1. lead generation, 

2. prospect research, 

3. outbound communication, 

4. cold calling, 

5. data management, and pre-sales activities. 

Responsible for identifying potential prospects, maintaining accurate CRM/data records, initiating conversations with prospective clients, and supporting the sales team throughout the early stages of the customer acquisition process.

• Duration: 3-6 months internship || Converts to Full Time based on performance 
• Compensation: 15k - 25k per month + commission on sales you bring || Full time: 6 - 9 LPA (Fixed+ Variable)
• Ideal Profile: Exposure to US lead gen (6 months+) + Basic understanding of tech AI solutions
• Process: Assignment followed by Interview:

Go to https://jinn.live/

Based on your understanding, prepare a one-page document outlining how you would approach building and managing a prospect database and converting it into qualified sales opportunities.

Your document should cover:

• Target Market & ICPWhich industries, companies, roles, or personas would you prioritize?
• What characteristics would make a prospect a high-potential lead?
• Database Creation & Management
• How would you build the initial prospect database?
• What data points would you capture for each company/contact?
• Lead Generation
• What sources, platforms, tools, or research methods would you use to identify relevant prospects?
• How would you prioritize leads
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• Outreach & Contact Strategy
• How would you approach these prospects?
• Which channels would you use (email, LinkedIn, calls, etc.) and in what sequence?
• How would you personalize the outreach based on your research?
• What would your follow-up process look like?

• Submission:

Strong Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) / Sales Development Representative (SDR) Profiles

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have minimum 6+ months of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Development Representative (SDR), or Lead Generation Executive in a B2B SaaS company.

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience generating outbound leads for US or UK markets through cold calling, cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, or multichannel prospecting.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience working in an early-stage startup or lean sales team, demonstrating high ownership, self-driven execution, and ability to work with minimal hand-holding.

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have hands-on experience using CRM systems and outbound prospecting tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Clay, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

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Mandatory (Skills): Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong cold calling ability, objection handling skills, lead qualification experience, and confidence interacting with international prospects.

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Mandatory (Company): B2B SaaS

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Mandatory (Shift): Must be comfortable working the 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM shift to support US/UK customers.

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Mandatory (Note): This is a junior role. Only candidates with 6 months –2 years of overall experience and exposure to US/UK outbound lead generation will be considered.

**About the job**

**Company Description:**

Gunpowder Innovations is a technology-first company building high-performance applications in fintech and health tech. Our engineering team is passionate about solving complex problems at scale, delivering seamless user experiences through cutting-edge mobile and web technologies. AllerWell, one of our flagship products, uses AI and advanced tech to revolutionize allergy management, helping users make safer food choices.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Research and identify potential leads through multiple channels (LinkedIn, email, web, etc.)

Initiate outbound calls, emails, and messages to engage prospects

Qualify leads based on interest, budget, timeline, and fit

Schedule meetings or demos for the sales team with qualified prospects

Maintain accurate and updated records in the CRM system

Collaborate with marketing to follow up on inbound leads and campaigns

Provide feedback on lead quality and messaging effectiveness

Consistently achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly lead targets

**Requirements:**

3 years of experience in B2B sales and lead generation (preferably SaaS or tech sector)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Comfortable making cold calls and handling objections

Ability to research and personalize outreach effectively

Familiarity with CRM tools (like HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Salesforce)

Self-motivated, organized, and target-driven

Experience selling or prospecting in Tech consultancy

Knowledge of sales engagement tools (Apollo, Outreach, Lemlist, etc.)

Prior experience working with international clients

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

• Identify and approach potential customers through field visits, cold calling, and referrals.
• Generate new leads and convert prospects into customers.
• Conduct regular client meetings and product/service presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Follow up with leads and maintain an active sales pipeline.
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Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and generate new business leads through research, networking, and outreach.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.

• Prepare and deliver compelling sales pitches and product/service presentations.

• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms in line with company guidelines.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align messaging and campaigns with sales priorities.

• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions in the CRM.

• Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform business strategy.

• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums as needed.

• Handle social media accounts

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related client-facing role (B2B 

preferred).

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM) to manage pipeline.

• Ability to understand client needs and translate them into tailored solutions/pitches.

• Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-through.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience selling technology/IT services or SaaS products.

• Existing network of industry contacts relevant to the company's target market.

• Exposure to digital marketing or lead-generation campaigns.

Strong Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) / Sales Development Representative (SDR) Profiles

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have minimum 6+ months of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Development Representative (SDR), or Lead Generation Executive in a B2B SaaS company.

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience generating outbound leads for US or UK markets through cold calling, cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, or multichannel prospecting.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience working in an early-stage startup or lean sales team, demonstrating high ownership, self-driven execution, and ability to work with minimal hand-holding.

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have hands-on experience using CRM systems and outbound prospecting tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Clay, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

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Mandatory (Skills): Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong cold calling ability, objection handling skills, lead qualification experience, and confidence interacting with international prospects.

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Mandatory (Company): B2B SaaS

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Mandatory (Shift): Must be comfortable working the 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM shift to support US/UK customers.

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Mandatory (Graduation Year): Candidate must have graduated between 2023 and 2025.

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Mandatory (Note): This is a junior role. Only candidates with 6 months –2 years of overall experience and exposure to US/UK outbound lead generation will be considered.

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.

Role: Operations Intern

Location: Kolkata (In Office)

Duration: 6 months

Type: Full-time, Paid Internship

Working Hours: Aligned with UK working hours

About the Role

We are looking for an Operations Intern to support inbound sales conversations, prospecting, lead qualification, and pipeline management. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You will manage inbound enquiries, understand and qualify potential customers, follow up with prospects, book meetings, and ensure leads move through the pipeline without being overlooked. You will also help identify new business opportunities and maintain accurate prospect and CRM data. The role is particularly suited to someone who communicates clearly in writing, is highly organised, and wants practical exposure to B2B sales, lead generation, account management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Sales & Lead Management

Manage and respond to inbound sales enquiries professionally and promptly.

Understand what prospects are looking for and qualify leads based on factors such as fit, budget, timing, and decision-making authority.

Handle follow-up conversations, including pricing questions, objections, and prospects who become inactive and later re-engage.

Book qualified meetings and prepare clear handover notes so the relevant team has the context required for each conversation.

Track commitments, follow-ups, and next steps to ensure no opportunity is missed.

Escalate conversations that require senior input before responding externally.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Management

Source new business opportunities using lead generation and prospecting platforms.

Research and identify prospects that match the target customer profile.

Build, verify, clean, and maintain prospect lists, ensuring accurate data and avoiding duplicates.

Prioritise promising opportunities and move them into the sales pipeline quickly.

Follow up consistently with prospects while maintaining a professional approach.

Keep CRM records accurate and up to date.

Track which leads are progressing, converting, or stalling.

Prepare short weekly updates covering new leads, pipeline movement, and outstanding opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Essential

Previous experience using a CRM or email outreach/sending tool.

Exposure to B2B sales cycles.

Familiarity with lead generation, prospecting, or sales intelligence platforms.

Previous experience with prospect research, email outreach, or account management is an advantage.

Strong written English and the ability to communicate professionally over email.

Ability to understand a prospect's message and identify what they actually need or are asking for.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly around follow-ups and lead tracking.

Comfortable taking ownership and being accountable for assigned leads and conversations.

Good judgement about when to handle something independently and when to ask for guidance.

Proactive approach to following up and keeping opportunities moving.

At least one previous internship, ideally within sales, business development, account management, or a related area.

Key Skills

CRM | Email Outreach | B2B Sales | Lead Generation | Prospecting | Lead Qualification | Account Management | Business Development | Pipeline Management | Written Communication

What You'll Learn

This internship will provide practical experience working with real prospects and sales opportunities rather than purely observational training. You'll develop your professional writing and sales communication, learn how to qualify and nurture B2B leads, understand how a sales pipeline is managed, and gain hands-on experience with CRM and prospecting processes.

Strong performance during the six-month internship may also lead to an opportunity for a full-time position.

How to Apply

Apply with your CV along with a short covering message.

As part of the application, please answer the following in 3–4 lines:A prospect responds to your outreach saying they are interested, but they are currently working with another provider and suggest reconnecting next quarter. How would you respond?

We will use your response to assess your written communication, judgement, and approach to handling prospective customers.

🚀 Hiring: IT Sales / Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Company: Pericent BPM & DMS Software Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Experience: 0–2 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

📌 About the Role

We are looking for an energetic and result-oriented IT Sales / SDR professional to join our growing sales team. The ideal candidate should have experience in IT/software sales or SDR activities, excellent communication skills, strong client management abilities, and a proactive approach toward follow-ups.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads through outbound calls, LinkedIn, email, and other channels.
• Connect with potential clients and understand their business requirements.
• Conduct effective client conversations and arrange discovery meetings/demos.
• Maintain strong and consistent follow-ups with prospects.
• Manage client relationships throughout the sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate lead and follow-up records in CRM.
• Coordinate with the Pre-Sales/Product team for product demonstrations.
• Understand client requirements and communicate them effectively to the internal team.
• Achieve assigned lead-generation and meeting targets.
• Convert prospects into qualified sales opportunities.

🎯 Required Skills

• IT Sales / SDR experience is preferred and candidates with relevant experience will be given priority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent follow-up and negotiation abilities.
• Good understanding of B2B sales and lead generation.
• Comfortable with cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
• Basic knowledge of CRM tools is an advantage.

💡 Who Can Apply?

Candidates with experience in:

• IT Sales
• Software Sales
• SDR / BDR
• B2B Sales
• SaaS Sales
• Inside Sales

If you have strong communication skills, confidence in dealing with clients, and the ability to consistently follow up and close opportunities, we would love to hear from you.