Chief Executive Officer

Head Hunter India; India; On-site; INR 2,629,272 - 4,382,121; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership autonomy

Backed by a financially strong parent company

Exposure to high-growth markets

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a visionary CEO/Sales Director to spearhead a new venture in enterprise software development. With a strong focus on CRM, ERP, and enterprise integration, the role demands extensive experience in software product development and a proven track record in enterprise sales. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader to build a tech business with full ownership and leadership autonomy backed by a strong parent company.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years in software product development, including 5+ years in a C-level role.
• Strong track record in growing B2B software businesses and launching new products.
• Experience with Salesforce, SAP or Oracle Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and scale-up of the software business from inception.
• Define long-term vision and go-to-market strategy.
• Build and lead sales teams and oversee product development lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Enterprise SaaS Models

Solution-based Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

MBA from a reputed institution

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Oracle Cloud

Job description

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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer / Sales Director – Software Product Development Venture

Industry: Software Development / Enterprise SaaS

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity:

A well-established and diversified business group with decades of industrial expertise is venturing into enterprise software development. This is a greenfield initiative focused on building high-impact solutions for mid-to-large enterprises, particularly in domains such as CRM, ERP, and enterprise integration.

We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven CEO to lead this initiative from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in software product development and a strong orientation toward enterprise sales, with proven exposure to platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Lead the setup and scale-up of the software business from inception to a growth-phase enterprise.
• Define the long-term vision, positioning, and go-to-market strategy for enterprise software products.
• Business Development & Sales Focus:
• Identify high-value market opportunities and establish key enterprise accounts.
• Build and lead a high-performing sales and pre-sales team with deep domain knowledge in platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle.
• Oversee product roadmap and ensure alignment with market demands.
• Collaborate with CTO/product leads to ensure successful product development lifecycle.
• Operational Excellence:
• Establish operational processes, hiring plans, P&L responsibilities, and key metrics.
• Drive partnerships with enterprise clients, technology providers, and system integrators.
• Team Building:
• Hire and lead cross-functional teams across product, engineering, sales, and delivery.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity.

Desired Profile:

• Experience:
• 15–20+ years in software product development with at least 5+ years in a C-level or senior leadership role.
• Strong track record of growing B2B software businesses and launching new enterprise products.
• Prior experience with software ecosystems such as Salesforce, SAP, Oracle Cloud, or equivalent.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS models, GTM strategy, and solution-based sales.
• Ability to build strategic alliances and negotiate enterprise-level deals.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building capabilities.
• Education:
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology, as well as an MBA from a reputed institution, is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a tech business with full ownership and leadership autonomy.
• Backed by a financially strong and strategically sound parent company.
• Exposure to high-growth markets and next-gen enterprise platforms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Information Technology, and Business Development

• Industries

  IT System Custom Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development

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