business development executive

Discover Dollar helps world’s best run companies to identify and recover leakages by using data science and “data-first” approach. We have built Cutting- edge AI driven solution which can analyse all data including unstructured data like emails and contracts and help enterprises to recover all overpayments and leakages.

We have helped best run Fortune 500 companies like Target, Lowe’s, ABInbev, Metro, Canadian Tire etc to recover more than $1 Bn of leakages which otherwise would be lost forever.

Highlights

Discover Dollar has pioneered a ‘real-time’ data-driven analytics platform which can help enterprises realise millions of dollars of value.

Our solution has been awarded as “Globally Most Innovative” Solution by SAP in Orlando, Florida. We have won many accolades from IIM Bangalore, Microsoft, Govt of Karnataka, Amrita TBI etc.

CIO Review named us as “Top 20 Upcoming retail analytics software companies in India”

At NASSCOM Product Connect held in November 2020, we won prestigious ‘Emerge50’ in Retail-Tech Category as one of the top software product companies in India. we have been adjudged as APAC Solution Provider Award by Procurement Leaders, A World 50 Group Community in 2025.

We are fortunate to have some of the best business minds like SD Shibulal (Founder of Infosys) and Patrick Pichette (ex-CFO of Google) as our mentors and advisors.

Our Culture:

We strongly believe in “Together we grow” and to have a great success we need strong sense of shared belief systems which all of them embrace.

Built on our values, our team members have shared their testimonies in various platforms including Glassdoor - Working at Discover Dollar | Glassdoor

Business Function: Sales & Marketing

Designation: Sales Development Representative

Work Location: Remote

Job Description:

As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for:

1. Conducting outbound prospecting to generate leads across multiple channels – Call, Email, LinkedIn.
2. Qualifying leads based on predefined criteria.
3. Gathering account and contact intelligence through secondary research on prospects and apprising relevant insights with the Sales Team.
4. Setting appointments with prospects for senior members of the sales team.
5. Understanding prospect pain points and find solutions with sales and pre-sales representatives.
6. Using data chops to segment the accounts and contacts.
7. Building and nurturing relationships with Procurement, Finance and Innovation leaders.

Required skills and experience:

1. 3+ years of Business Development / Sales Dev / Inside Sales / Pre-Sales experience in an enterprise tech/enterprise SaaS company
2. Prospecting Skills: Identifying potential leads and companies. Preferably an experience in personalized cold outreach for enterprise companies in the US/EMEA
3. Communication Skills: Effectively communicating the value proposition. Engaging with prospects at C-Suite level
4. Research Abilities: Researching and understanding target industries. Gathering information on potential clients. Qualitative research info based on playbook, Annual Report etc.
5. CRM Proficiency: Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Logging and tracking interactions with prospects.

Personal Attributes

1. Should have an entrepreneurial mindset, forward thinking and decision-making skills.
2. Ability to seamlessly collaborate with various teams, including but not limited to marketing and sales teams.
3. Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.
4. Good influencing and persuasion skills and build successful relationships at all levels.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/ Comparable education

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:

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.

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.

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 reach out to potential B2B clients (physiotherapy clinics, hospitals, and rehab centers) via cold calling, email, events or campaigns. • Qualify inbound leads and manage a healthy sales pipeline using the company’s CRM. • Understand customer requirements and align solutions with business needs. • Coordinate with Product Specialists for product demos and technical discussions. • Handle objections, negotiate, and drive deals towards successful closure. • Maintain accurate records of all interactions and pipeline status in CRM. • Ensure timely conversion of leads into paying customers. • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects and clients. • Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.

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.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about sales, enjoy interacting with business professionals, and are eager to build a career in the SaaS industry.

As an SDR, you'll play a key role in identifying potential customers, initiating conversations, qualifying prospects, and creating new business opportunities. You'll work closely with the sales team while gaining practical experience in B2B sales and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential business customers across multiple industries.

• Connect with prospects through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other professional channels.

• Generate and qualify leads based on predefined business criteria.

• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline by consistently engaging with prospective customers.

• Understand customer challenges and effectively communicate the value of our software solutions.

• Schedule product demonstrations and meetings for the Business Development team.

• Accurately update lead information, activities, and follow-ups in the CRM system.

• Continuously improve outreach strategies by testing new messaging and engagement approaches.

• Achieve individual activity and performance targets on a daily and monthly basis.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

• 1-3 years of experience in Sales, Inside Sales, Business Development,

• Lead Generation, or Customer Engagement.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Comfortable interacting with business decision-makers over phone and email.

• Self-motivated, energetic, and goal-oriented.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of B2B sales or lead generation.

• Familiarity with CRM platforms or sales engagement tools.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.

• Exposure to SaaS products or software sales will be an advantage.

What You'll Gain

• Practical exposure to the complete B2B SaaS sales lifecycle.

• Structured training on prospecting, lead qualification, and customer engagement.

• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

• Opportunities to work with innovative software products.

• Performance-based incentives and rapid career growth.

• A collaborative, fast-paced startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact.