Inside Sales Associate - Noida

Apna; Dadri; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Apna is seeking an Inside Sales Executive to engage with prospects remotely, qualify leads, and close deals. You will collaborate with support and product teams to drive the full sales cycle from a remote setup or office.

The role focuses on qualifying leads, delivering product demos, negotiating pricing, and maintaining CRM records while aligning with marketing for campaigns and market insights.

Qualifications

• Strong phone presence with ability to dial many calls daily.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good listening, presentation and time-management skills.
• Graduate or above from a recognised college or university.
• 1–4 years of Inside Sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification using CRM and referrals based on budget, authority, need, and timeline.
• Manage inbound and outbound sales, deliver product demos or presentations.
• Negotiate pricing, issue quotes/proposals, and close deals.
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with marketing for campaigns and share market insights.
• Follow up to ensure customer satisfaction and explore upsell opportunities.

Skills

Phone presence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Education

Graduate or above

Job description

Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grew to become India's fastest unicorn in 2021-achieving this milestone in just 21 months. Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Executive that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. An inside sales executive will play a fundamental role in engaging with prospects and clients remotely‑via phone, email, or virtual meetings‑to qualify leads, deliver presentations, negotiate, and close deals. They collaborate closely with support and product teams to support the full sales cycle, all from within an office or remote setup.

About Team

The Inside Sales Team is the frontline engine for driving revenue growth through remote customer engagement. Our team focuses on identifying, nurturing, and converting potential leads into successful business relationships-without the need for on-ground visits. We operate primarily through calls, emails, WhatsApp, virtual demos, and CRM tools, ensuring rapid outreach, efficient follow‑ups, and strong relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Qualification * Qualify potential leads using CRM and referrals based on budget, decision‑making authority, need, and timeline
• Sales Cycle Management * Manage inbound and outbound sales efforts-track and nurture leads through CRM systems; deliver product demos or presentations. * Negotiate pricing and close deals; issue quotes, proposals, and contracts to clients.
• Pipeline & CRM Management * Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of client interactions and sales activities in CRM tools * Provide regular reporting and sales forecasts to management.
• Collaboration & Customer Feedback * Coordinate with marketing to align campaigns and share market insights. * Relay customer feedback to product and support teams, aiding strategy refinement.
• Product Knowledge & Market Awareness * Stay informed on products, services, pricing updates, and competitor offerings. * Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Post‑Sales Support & Relationship Management * Engage in follow‑ups to ensure customer satisfaction, address issues, and explore cross‑sell/up‑sell opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong phone presence and experience dialling dozens of calls per day
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Required Experience

• Should be a graduate or above from a recognised college or university
• 1-4 years of experience in Inside Sales

Working Hours

Working Days : 6 days (Monday - Saturday Working -Sunday Weekly Off ) Shift Timing : 9:30 am - 7:00 PM