Sales Associate - B2B Saas (US Market)

Role : Sales Associate
Experience : 5 to 10 years
Location : Hyderabad
Shift : 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM(IST)
Job type : Full-time

Role :
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Lead to join our growing team and drive the adoption of our AI Talent platform. As a foundational member of our sales organization, you will be responsible for building and executing a sales strategy that targets founders, hiring managers, and talent acquisition leaders at high-growth technology companies. This is a unique opportunity to represent a cutting-edge product and play a pivotal role in our company’s growth story. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of both closing deals and building the framework for a scalable sales function.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, primarily within the tech and startup ecosystem.

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to product demonstrations, negotiation, and closing deals.

• Articulate The Cohort’s value proposition clearly, demonstrating how our AI-driven solution solves critical hiring challenges.

• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, providing accurate forecasting and reporting.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation campaigns and sales enablement materials.

• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to inform product development and sales strategy.

• As the team grows, mentor and lead junior sales representatives to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in a B2B SaaS sales role, with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.

• Experience in the HR technology, recruiting, or talent acquisition industry is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in selling to founders, C-level executives, and hiring managers.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• A deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics of technical recruiting.

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• Proficiency with modern CRM and sales engagement platforms.

What We Offer :

• A competitive salary and commission structure.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• The opportunity to be an early and impactful member of a rapidly growing AI startup.

• A collaborative and innovative work culture.

• The chance to work with a cutting-edge product that is transforming an industry.