Sales Executive

About the Role

Startup Story® is seeking a full-time, on-site Sales Executive based in New Delhi.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with startups, partners, and sponsors.
• Conduct outreach through calls, meetings, and presentations.
• Manage the sales pipeline.
• Maintain updated records in CRM tools.
• Prepare proposals and commercial offers aligned with client needs.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to develop tailored pitches.
• Meet revenue targets.
• Nurture long-term client relationships.
• Provide post-sale support.
• Represent 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.