Sales Executive

DNV; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Leaves

Medical benefits

Pension and Insurance

Training and Development Assistance

Company bonus/Profit share

Bonus/Profit share

Job summary

A leading assurance firm is seeking a Sales Executive based in Hyderabad to nurture client relationships and drive revenue growth for their training and certification services. This role emphasizes acquiring new business, effectively positioning services based on deep market knowledge, and meeting sales targets within the territory. Ideal candidates will have 6-7 years in sales, strong communication skills, and a results-driven attitude. A flexible work arrangement and generous paid leaves are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in sales, focusing on business development and client acquisition.
• At least 2 years of experience in Certification Body.
• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current clients.
• Acquire new clients and expand the company's presence.
• Sell certification and training programs across various industries.
• Leverage understanding of the local market to position services effectively.
• Execute sales strategies and ensure successful implementation.
• Regular travel within the assigned territory to meet clients.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel within the territory to meet clients and close deals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Market knowledge

Education

Graduate or post graduation degree

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About the Role

As a Sales Executive based in India, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing existing client relationships, acquiring new business, and driving revenue growth for our training and certification services. Your focus will be on both cross‑selling and upselling various management system certification, with an emphasis on expanding our geographic reach and service offerings. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets within your assigned territory, while implementing sales strategies to achieve sustained growth.

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with current clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Business Development: Actively acquire new clients and expand the company's presence within your designated territory.
• Sales & Revenue Generation: Sell certification and training programs (standard and customized) across various industries, working to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Market Knowledge: Leverage your deep understanding of the local market and industry trends to effectively position our services and drive sales.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including technical experts, to prepare proposals, presentations, and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Sales Plan Implementation: Execute sales strategies and ensure the successful implementation of sales plans to meet the revenue and growth objectives for the territory.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel within the assigned territory to meet clients, present services, and close business deals.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements for better work‑life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave)
• Medical benefits (Insurance and Annual Health Check‑up)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance)
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On‑The‑Job Training, Training Programme)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
• Company bonus/Profit share.

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

• Proven experience of 6‑7 years in sales, with a focus on business development and client acquisition, ideally in training or certification services.
• 2 years of experience in CB (Certification Body).
• Graduate or post Graduation degree is required.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the North market and the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Results‑driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel within the territory as required.
• You will be supported by a highly qualified technical team who will assist in creating technical proposals, delivering presentations, and providing expertise where needed to close contracts and ensure client satisfaction.

Security and Compliance

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.