Requisites of the candidate (s)
● Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
● Experience: 3–5 years of demonstrated success in B2B sales, corporate alliances, or business development, specifically selling complex services (EdTech, L&D, Recruitment, SaaS, or IT services) to senior HR, L&D, or Procurement stakeholders within large IT corporations.
● Industry Knowledge: Proven understanding of the IT sector, freshers hiring cycles, and corporate L&D structures.
Key responsibilities of the job
Strategic Prospecting & Client Acquisition:
○ Identify, research, and target potential corporate clients in the IT sector actively recruiting freshers (entry-level/campus hires).
○ Initiate first contact, secure meetings with key stakeholders (HR Heads, L&D Directors, Chief Technology Officers, Procurement), and drive the full sales cycle from lead to closure.
Value Articulation & Solution Selling:
○ Deeply understand the client’s L&D challenges, fresher hiring funnel, and tech stack requirements.
○ Deliver compelling presentations that quantify the financial and strategic benefits of ABC Technology's zero-cost, L&D-saving model.
○ Negotiate commercial terms and partnership agreements to secure ABC Technology as the exclusive or preferred recruitment partner.
Partnership Management & Expansion:
○ Serve as the primary relationship owner post-closure, ensuring smooth collaboration between the client and ABC’s internal training/operations teams.
○ Identify opportunities to deepen the partnership, including expanding hiring volume, adding new tech tracks, or integrating advanced analytics.
Brand Visibility & CSR Engagement:
○ Proactively offer and execute brand visibility opportunities for clients, including sponsoring campus events, running joint digital campaigns, and hosting exclusive networking sessions with other industry leaders and investors.
○ Align ABC Technology's talent pool (e.g., women-in-tech, students from Tier-2/rural backgrounds) with the client's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.
Market Intelligence:
○ Stay abreast of industry trends in tech hiring, L&D budgets, and competitor offerings to continually refine the value pitch and identify new market opportunities.
Skill / Quality
Description
B2B Sales Proficiency
Proven ability to manage a complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycle, from cold outreach to final contract negotiation.
Financial Literacy
Ability to build and present clear ROI models to clients, focusing on cost savings (L&D cost reduction, bench cost elimination).
IT/Tech Fluency
Comfortable discussing tech stacks, training methodologies, and recruitment trends within the software industry.
Documentation & CRM
Meticulous pipeline management and forecasting using CRM tools.
Skill / Quality
Description
Strategic Relationship Building
Exceptional ability to establish trust and credibility with C-level executives and senior HR/L&D leadership.
Consultative Communication
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to listen to client needs and pivot the value proposition accordingly.
Negotiation & Persuasion
Strong negotiation skills focused on win-win partnerships and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
Perseverance & Drive
High-energy, results-oriented attitude with the resilience to pursue long-term strategic partnerships.