Required Sales Executive, Mumbai

About company:
Incorporated in 2016, Our client company is one of the pioneers of, and a leading player in the rapidly growing plant-based industry, offering content, media, and events as means to help companies grow in this space.
They have launched some of the largest and most iconic event IPs in India for the plant-based ecosystem such as Ekatva Festival and Vegan India Conference.
In India itself, the industry is valued at a market capitalization of 40 billion USD, and it is growing at an exponential pace.
Our client company is at the forefront of growing the plant-based ecosystem through its flagship events, media, content, and commerce-based solutions, encouraging people to rethink food, fashion and technology through a plant-based lens.
Our client company is looking for motivated Sales Executives to join its mission to create a more conscious world
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Andheri West)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-office
Joining: Immediate/within a month
Experience: 2 - 5 years
Key responsibilities:
1. Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and develop a client base.
2. Follow up on Key Accounts to build relationships with clients and close deals.
3. Meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
4. Initiate conversations with new leads, and close deals that help them grow in the plant-based ecosystem through our offerings - events, media (online and offline), content, and personalized marketing solutions.
5. Create and deliver presentations and sales proposals to clients.
6. Keep track of sales activities and provide timely reports to the management.
7. Participate in trade shows and other events to generate leads and increase brand awareness.
Maintain and update client information in the company database.
Collaborate with the management to develop and implement sales strategies.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Creating an end-to-end process, owning the quality of the sales initiation funnel, and creating new qualified leads for closure.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proven experience in sales, ideally in the plant-based or digital marketing industry. (2 years or more)
2. Good understanding of the media industry and events industry
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent work ethic and disciplined approach.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Passion for the plant-based movement and a desire to make a positive impact.
8. Familiarity with digital marketing solutions, terms, and industry best practices.
Our client company is looking for a Sales Executive to handle event sponsorships, branded partnerships and ad sales. Someone with prior experience with sponsorships or media sales is preferable.