Sales Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for generating revenue through the sale of sponsorship packages for conferences by targeting various companies, organizations and associations.
• Strategic research to understand the relevant market and business challenges aligned with the subject area of each event and develop a list of potential sponsors for each conference.
• Utilize telephone solicitation, electronic and written correspondence and face-to-face meetings as tools to meet and exceed the budgeted sponsorship target for each conference.
• Engaging with clients on the phone and developing lasting relationships.
• Working with the marketing department to convert inbound sales enquiries into leads.
• Oversight of the full sales cycle of each event, managing baseline business metrics and growth targets.
• Attend daily/weekly sales update meetings and conference planning meetings as required.
• Achieving monthly and overall revenue targets.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in Business Development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in market research and lead generation.
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication or other relevant field.

Job Type:

• Full time & On-site
• 5 day work week

• Location: Kormangala, Bangalore

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT sales to join our team. This role is crucial in driving business growth, establishing and nurturing client relationships, and expanding our footprint in the competitive USA IT market.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct in-depth research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and market opportunities in the USA IT sector.
2. Develop and implement lead generation strategies, which may include cold calling, targeted email campaigns, networking, and leveraging professional networks.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with C-level executives, IT decision-makers, and key stakeholders to understand their IT needs and challenges.
4. Articulate the value proposition of our IT products and services to potential clients, addressing how our solutions can address their specific business objectives.
5. Create and customize compelling proposals and presentations tailored to clients needs and objectives.
6. Skilfully negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts while ensuring win-win outcomes for both the client and our organization.
7. Identify and collaborate with strategic partners and vendors to enhance our IT product and service offerings and expand our market reach.
8. Meet and exceed revenue and sales targets, driving business growth and market share within the USA IT sector.
9. Gather and provide valuable insights and feedback to shape the development of IT solutions and influence marketing strategies.
10. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, track performance against objectives, and generate regular reports to senior management.
11. Stay updated on emerging IT trends, products, and technologies, and continually enhance product knowledge.

 Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or any field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of successful business development and IT sales experience in the USA market.
3. Comprehensive understanding of IT products, solutions, and services.
4. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
5. Proven track record in closing complex IT sales deals in a competitive market.
6. Results-driven with a demonstrated passion for IT sales.
7. Strong project management and organizational skills.
8. Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics.
9. Positive attitude, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic business environment.

We, at GlobalShiksha, are on a mission to Make Learning Fun for the K-12 segment by delivering high-quality, affordable supplementary educational products. The GlobalShiksha team of 150+ people works out of offices in Bengaluru. We’re backed by the top investor of the world, Accel Partners. Founded in 2011 by an IIT Graduate, GlobalShiksha is among top five Ed-tech companies of India and has the trust of 1 million parents. The opportunity as the Team Leader- Tele Sales process, you will take care of the telesales team as well as work as an individual performers to deliver on the company’s revenue goals.

Responsibilities-

• As Team leader- TeleSales, you will have the responsibility of delivering on the sales strategy & revenue goals of the company.
• Train Tele Sales Representatives to deliver their best in every call that they do & adhere to Company’s promises & call flow.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to find exceptional talents for the telesales team.
• Focus on finding out the key tracking metrics for performance improvement and implementing them.
• Engage with internal stakeholders viz. Marketing, operations etc. for smooth operations and improvements.

Who Would Be a Best Fit-

• 3+ years of experience relevant experience.
• Has very strong communication and convincing skills.
• Must be target-oriented and handled 20-30 executives.
• Must be a graduate.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy competitive compensation, a generous learning budget and an opportunity to impact thousands of lives alongside a fun, dedicated and mission-driven team. To learn more about our team and culture, follow us on social media! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

What you need to have:

• Manage sales operations in assigned district to achieve revenue goals.
• Supervise sales team members; the BSMs, on daily basis and provide guidance whenever needed.
• Identify skill gaps and conduct trainings to sales team.
• Work with team to implement new sales techniques to obtain profits.
• Assist in employee recruitment, promotion, retention and termination activities.
• Conduct employee performance evaluation and provide feedback for improvements.
• Contact potential customers and identify new business opportunities.
• Stay abreast with customer needs, market trends and competitors.
• Maintain clear and complete sales reports for management review.
• Build strong relationships with customers for business growth.
• Analyze sales performances and recommend improvements.
• Ensure that sales team follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• Develop promotional programs to increase sales and revenue.
• Plan and coordinate sales activities for assigned projects.