Business Associate - 2026

Zentrades; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

An AI agent platform is looking for a sales representative based in Pune, India, to engage potential clients through calls and emails, communicating the platform's value. The role involves nurturing relationships, scheduling demos, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be adaptable, and ideally have a BTech degree. This position operates in US time zone hours, providing a fast-paced and impactful work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential information.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure with a professional temperament.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership.
• Sound business judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure with a professional temperament.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic environments and shifting priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and go beyond conventional expectations.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Preferred: BTech undergraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and outreach campaigns.
• Communicate the company's value proposition.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospects.
• Maintain follow‑ups to keep leads engaged.
• Schedule product demos and meetings for the sales team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support go-to-market and growth initiatives.
• Track progress across projects and support strategic objectives (OKRs, special projects).

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong listening skills

Discipline in cold calling and follow‑ups

Strong analytical skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace

Strong problem-solving abilities

Confidentiality

Stress management

Adaptability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Presentation skills

BTech (preferred)

Education

BTech undergraduate degree

Job description

Location: Pune, India | Working Hours: US Time Zone (5:30 PM IST – 3:00 AM IST)

About ZenTrades

ZenTrades is a rapidly growing AI agent platform built on top of our proprietary system of record, transforming compliance-heavy industries such as fire safety and electrical contracting. With 150+ customers and ~15% month-over-month growth, we’re at an exciting inflection point—modernizing blue‑coloured industries that have historically lagged in technological adoption.

Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors and mentors from UC Berkeley, Google, and Amazon, we are building an industry-defining product poised to scale globally across North America and South America.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with founders and senior leaders on high‑impact projects.
• Gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑scaling AI SaaS startup.
• Contribute to cutting‑edge AI‑driven solutions transforming multi‑billion‑dollar industries.
• Operate in a culture that values creativity, ownership, and bold ideas.
• Rapid learning, real responsibility, and accelerated growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and outreach campaigns.
• Understand client needs and communicate ZenTrades' value proposition.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with prospects.
• Maintain consistent follow‑ups to keep leads engaged.
• Schedule product demos and meetings for the sales team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support go‑to‑market and growth initiatives.
• Track progress across projects and support strategic objectives (OKRs, special projects).

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening skills and discipline in cold calling and follow‑ups.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Sound business judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure with a professional temperament.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic environments and shifting priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and go beyond conventional expectations.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Preferred: BTech undergraduate degree.

Work Schedule

This role requires working in the US time zone (5:30 PM IST – 3:00 AM IST) from Pune.

If you believe you’re a great fit and want to be part of a team reshaping the future of compliance-regulated industries, we’d love to talk to you!