Sales Executive

EPIC Trade Connect Pvt Ltd ( EPIC Kerala); Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Trade Connect Pvt Ltd (EPIC Kerala) in Kochi is hiring a Sales Executive for a hybrid role. You will identify exporters, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs, promoting EPIC Kerala’s training, mentorship, and incubation programs.

The role covers prospecting, meetings, and managing the full sales cycle from first contact to enrollment, plus building client relationships and coordinating with internal teams for onboarding. Strong English communication is essential; Malayalam knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills.
• Experience in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and customer service.
• Ability to understand and explain export-related programs, training offerings, and ecosystem support services.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Malayalam is highly beneficial.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including field visits in Kochi and virtual meetings.
• Basic proficiency with CRM tools, spreadsheets, and online communication platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field; relevant experience in sales, MSME support, or export services is an advantage.
• Self-motivated mindset, goal orientation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential exporters, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs, promoting EPIC Kerala’s training, mentorship, and incubation programs.
• Prospect and qualify leads, conduct sales meetings and presentations, and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to enrollment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, gather feedback on programs, and coordinate with internal teams for onboarding.
• Track sales performance, prepare reports, participate in events and outreach activities, and contribute ideas to strengthen EPIC Kerala’s export ecosystem initiatives.

Skills

Sales & business development

Client relationship management

Explain export programs

English communication & presentation

Hybrid work adaptability

CRM tools & spreadsheets

Self-motivated & team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce

Tools

CRM software

Spreadsheets

Online communication tools

Job description

Company Description

EPIC Trade Connect Pvt Ltd (EPIC Kerala) is the state’s leading export ecosystem enabler, focused on supporting young entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and first-time exporters. The organization provides structured training, mentorship, incubation, and global market access programs to help local businesses become globally competitive brands. EPIC Kerala serves as a bridge between Kerala’s export potential and international opportunities, building strong pathways for sustainable export growth. With an ambitious mission to create 1,000 successful exporters and a ₹1000 Crore export ecosystem in one year, EPIC Kerala offers a dynamic environment for professionals who want to contribute to meaningful economic impact.

Role Description

This is a full-time Sales Executive role based in Kochi with a hybrid work model, allowing a mix of on-site and work-from-home arrangements. The Sales Executive will identify and engage potential exporters, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs, promoting EPIC Kerala’s training, mentorship, and incubation programs. Daily responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting sales meetings and presentations, and managing the complete sales cycle from initial contact to enrollment. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, gathering feedback on programs, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. The Sales Executive will also track sales performance, prepare reports, participate in events and outreach activities, and contribute ideas to strengthen EPIC Kerala’s export ecosystem initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals.
• Experience in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and customer service.
• Ability to understand and explain export-related programs, training offerings, and ecosystem support services.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Malayalam is highly beneficial.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including field visits in Kochi and virtual meetings.
• Basic proficiency with CRM tools, spreadsheets, and online communication platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field; relevant experience in sales, MSME support, or export services is an advantage.
• Self-motivated mindset, goal orientation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.