Sales Associate

HR Central; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Central is seeking a seasoned Sales/Business Development lead in Bengaluru to build and nurture a high-value client network, develop proposals, deliver pitches, and close deals. The role requires managing a large book of business, forecasting revenue targets, and collaborating with marketing to attract clients.

The ideal candidate has a strong network with senior executives in advertising agencies and brands, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and a numbers-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 25 years of experience in sales/business development
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing a sales pipeline/CRM
• Good presentation and client-handling skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a high-value client network
• Develop proposals, deliver pitches, and close deals
• Proactively anticipate challenges and ensure seamless internal and external communication
• Own and forecast quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Analyze market and sales trends to craft strategic sales plans
• Operate at both strategic and executional levels to ensure client success
• Drive revenue realization by closely monitoring accounts receivable
• Collaborate with marketing teams to engage and attract clients

Skills

Networking

Executive relationships

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

CRM management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Target-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Greetings from HR Central,

What you will do

• Build and nurture a high-value client network
• Develop proposals, deliver pitches, and close deals
• Proactively anticipate challenges and ensure seamless internal and external
• communication
• Own and forecast quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Analyze market and sales trends to craft strategic sales plans
• Operate at both strategic and executional levels to ensure client success
• Drive revenue realization by closely monitoring account receivables
• Collaborate with marketing teams to engage and attract clients

What you bring to the table

• Established network and strong relationships with senior executives in advertising agencies and brands
• Ability to initiate high-level conversations and unlock opportunities
• Proven track record in managing a large book of business
• Strong analytical mindset and a numbers-driven approach
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• High level of initiative, persistence, and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 25 years of experience in sales/business development
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing a sales pipeline/CRM
• Good presentation and client-handling skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven

Good to Have

• Experience in media, publishing, or digital ad sales
• Familiarity with digital ad ecosystems
• Existing network of media/agency contacts