Sales Executive

Company Description Startup Story® is dedicated to amplifying the voices of startups and showcasing their journeys to a global audience. The platform highlights the challenges, successes, and lessons of entrepreneurs, inspiring current and future founders. Startup Story® is strongly committed to inclusion, featuring startups from major cities as well as tier 2 and tier 3 regions. With a special focus on entrepreneurs from underserved areas, the company works to bridge gaps in visibility and support. By harnessing the power of storytelling, Startup Story® aims to nurture a vibrant, diverse startup ecosystem and celebrate resilience, creativity, and innovation.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Executive role based in New Delhi. The Sales Executive will identify and pursue new business opportunities with startups, partners, and sponsors, conducting outreach through calls, meetings, and presentations. The role includes managing the sales pipeline, maintaining updated records in CRM tools, and preparing proposals and commercial offers aligned with client needs. The Sales Executive will collaborate with marketing and content teams to develop tailored pitches that reflect Startup Story®’s mission and platform value. Regular responsibilities include meeting revenue targets, nurturing long-term client relationships, providing post-sale support, and representing Startup Story® at events and networking forums.
Qualifications
Sales and business development skills, including lead generation, prospecting, negotiation, and closing deals.
Client relationship management capabilities, such as account management, stakeholder communication, and customer service.
Basic marketing and presentation skills to support pitch creation, proposal development, and platform promotion.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills, with the ability to engage diverse startup founders and partners.
Comfort with CRM tools, MS Office or Google Workspace, and data-driven tracking of sales activities and performance.
Prior experience in media, startup ecosystems, advertising, sponsorship sales, or related fields is highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Self-motivated, target-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

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