Lead - Inside Sales
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management:
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 5-10 inside sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Should be a target driven person with Sales acumen
- Conduct regular team meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Motivate the team to meet and exceed lead generation and sales targets.
Lead Generation and Quality Monitoring:
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize lead generation through outbound sales efforts.
- Oversee the quality of leads generated, ensuring alignment with business objectives and B2B requirements.
- Utilize CRM tools to monitor, analyze, and enhance the lead generation process.
Outbound Sales Activities:
- Manage outbound sales efforts, including cold calling, email campaigns, and leveraging social connections.
- Develop targeted outreach strategies for prospect engagement and nurturing.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in customer interactions and lead management.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to align sales strategies with company goals.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to optimize the sales pipeline.
- Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities to refine sales approaches.
Reporting and Metrics Management:
- Track, analyze, and report key sales performance metrics, including lead quality, conversion rates, and team productivity.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations for process improvement.
- Prepare and deliver regular updates to senior management on team performance.
Qualifications & Skills:Must-Have:- Should have achieved Sales targets in the current roles along with team
- 8-10 years of experience in inside sales, with 4-5 years in outbound sales (cold calling, email campaigns, social selling).
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience managing and mentoring a team of inside sales professionals.
- Strong knowledge of lead generation tools and CRM systems.
- Proven expertise in B2B sales, with exposure to IT, ITES, or e-publishing industries.
- Target-driven mindset with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with CRMs like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.