Propellum - Senior Sales Executive (2-4 yrs)
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Sales Executive to join our team and lead the sales efforts for our cutting-edge HR product. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in selling HR technology solutions, strong consultative selling skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales Strategy Development:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive new business acquisition and meet/exceed revenue targets for the HR product.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and evolving HR technology needs to refine sales strategies accordingly.
- Leverage prior experience and deep understanding of ATS/HR Tech solutions to position the product's value proposition effectively.
2. Lead Generation & Prospecting:
- Identify, target, and engage key decision-makers including CHROs, HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Leaders, and IT stakeholders across industries.
- Generate and qualify leads through research, networking, cold calls, and emails
3. Client Relationship Management:
- Understand the client's needs and challenges and offer tailored solutions that add value to their organization.
4. Product Demonstrations & Presentations:
- Conduct consultative sales discussions, product demos, and presentations tailored to address client pain points and highlight the product's benefits.
- Effectively communicate technical features, benefits, and ROI of the product to decision-makers in HR departments.
5. Negotiation & Deal Closure:
- Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring alignment with both client needs and company objectives.
- Prepare sales proposals, pricing models, and contracts in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
6. Sales Pipeline Management:
- Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline, through proactive lead generation, networking, referrals, and collaboration with the marketing team.
- Forecast revenue, track key performance metrics, and report on sales performance to senior leadership.
7. Collaboration with Internal Teams:
- Work closely with the marketing, product, and customer success teams to align on messaging, product updates, and customer needs.
- Provide feedback to product teams to influence future product developments and improvements based on client feedback.
8. Market Analysis:
- Stay up to date with HR tech industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
- Use market insights to continuously refine sales strategies and identify new business opportunities.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's/master's degree in business, Marketing, or related field.
- 2 to years of proven sales experience in selling ATS, HRMS, Payroll software, or other HR products (B2B SaaS preferred).
- Strong understanding of HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills, with the ability to engage senior HR and business leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Experience managing the complete sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure.
- Proficiency in using CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) for pipeline management and reporting.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and highly adaptable to evolving business needs.
Preferred:
- Experience selling to mid-sized to large enterprises.
- Existing network of HR decision-makers would be a strong advantage.
- Prior experience in a SaaS-based HR Tech startup environment is a plus.