Edtech Sales Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Remote

Experience: 1-2 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

We're looking for a proactive, driven, and growth-oriented Sales Executive to help us connect with founders, close high-value deals, and accelerate our consulting business who can take ownership of the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

The ideal candidate should be highly self-driven, persuasive, and skilled at building long-term client relationships..

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Sales & Lead Generation

Identify and reach out to potential clients through cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.

Generate and qualify leads to build a consistent pipeline of opportunities.

Pitch relevant solutions that align with client needs and startup goals.

2. Client Relationship Management

Engage confidently with founders, startups, and decision-makers.

Build trust-based relationships and ensure smooth communication throughout the sales process.

Handle follow-ups, objections, and queries effectively to drive closures.

3. Sales Targets & Reporting

Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets consistently.

Maintain detailed call logs, client interactions, and sales updates in the CRM.

Share weekly performance reports and insights with the Business Head.

4. Coordination & Execution

Work closely with marketing and consulting teams to prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations.

Ensure timely client onboarding and smooth handover post-closure.

5. Process & Market Insights

Provide feedback from prospects to improve offerings and marketing strategies.

Suggest improvements in lead conversion and follow-up processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

25 years of experience in sales, client servicing, or business development.

Prior experience in EdTech, consulting, or service-based product sales is a strong advantage.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and convincing skills.

Proven ability to handle end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting to closure.

Self-motivated, organized, and driven by targets.

Passion for entrepreneurship, startups, and growth-driven environments.

Why Join First500Days:

Work with a fast-growing international startup ecosystem.

Be part of a team that's redefining how startups are built.

Growth-oriented, performance-driven culture.

Attractive incentives and opportunity to grow into senior sales or consulting roles.