Sales - India

Job Description: Sales Lead

About The Cohort

The Cohort is a groundbreaking AI-powered Talent platform designed to help innovative companies hire top-tier talent with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Our mission is to revolutionize the hiring process, making it 3x faster than traditional methods by leveraging a suite of intelligent agents-Sally the Sourcer, Pete the Prospector, Eva the Evaluator, and Charlie the Closer. We are a passionate team of builders and problem-solvers with a proven track record of scaling high-performance engineering teams. Just as AWS transformed server infrastructure, The Cohort is set to redefine the future of hiring.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Lead to join our growing team and drive the adoption of our AI Talent platform. As a foundational member of our sales organization, you will be responsible for building and executing a sales strategy that targets founders, hiring managers, and talent acquisition leaders at high-growth technology companies. This is a unique opportunity to represent a cutting-edge product and play a pivotal role in our company’s growth story. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of both closing deals and building the framework for a scalable sales function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, primarily within the tech and startup ecosystem.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to product demonstrations, negotiation, and closing deals.
• Articulate The Cohort’s value proposition clearly, demonstrating how our AI-driven solution solves critical hiring challenges.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, providing accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation campaigns and sales enablement materials.
• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to inform product development and sales strategy.
• As the team grows, mentor and lead junior sales representatives to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a B2B SaaS sales role, with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.
• Experience in the HR technology, recruiting, or talent acquisition industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in selling to founders, C-level executives, and hiring managers.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics of technical recruiting.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Proficiency with modern CRM and sales engagement platforms.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and commission structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to be an early and impactful member of a rapidly growing AI startup.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.
• The chance to work with a cutting-edge product that is transforming an industry.