Core Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Generation and Prospecting
Find new sales leads through cold calls, emails, and networking.
Research industry trends and competitors to spot new markets.
Maintain and update client records using a CRM system. [1, 2, 3]
Client Engagement and Pitching
Present product or service offerings to prospective clients.
Build tailored business proposals, pitches, and presentations.
Meet with potential clients to understand their needs and offer solutions. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Negotiation and Deal Closure
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with buyers.
Close deals to hit monthly, quarterly, or yearly sales goals.
Ensure signed contracts follow legal and company guidelines. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Relationship and Account Management
Keep in touch with current clients to encourage repeat business.
Suggest upgrades, cross-sells, or up-sells to active accounts.
Hand over new accounts smoothly to the customer success or support teams.
Internal Collaboration and Reporting
Work with the marketing and product teams to align sales strategies.
Share client feedback with management to improve products.
Track sales metrics and prepare reports on pipeline activity