Business Development / possible Co-Founder

Business Development / possible Co-FounderFull-timeYappy is a Marketing and Sales Intelligence platform which uses machine learning to increase sales. We open up a wide array of channels for our customers (website chat, SMS, Facebook Messenger, Email, and Voice) and then layer in machine learning intelligence to streamline their pipeline and help identify opportunities.Are you a business development professional with startup/Fundraising experience? If so, read on...We are building a platform that leverages cutting‑edge technologies to help companies provide better customer service and ultimately sell more.Top Reasons to Work with UsGet in on the ground floorOwn our technology!Help companies be the best they can beMain ResponsibilitiesIdentifying new sales leadsPitching products and/or servicesMaintaining fruitful relationships with existing customersDaily ResponsibilitiesResearching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new marketsResearching the needs of other companies and learn who makes decisions about purchasingContacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetingsPlanning and overseeing new marketing initiativesAttending conferences, meetings, and industry eventsPreparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displaysContacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company's productsDeveloping quotes and proposalsNegotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in personDeveloping sales goals for the team and ensuring they are metTraining personnel and helping team members develop their skillsQualifications & SkillsSocially adeptGood with numbersAble to provide quality leadership to a team of sales peopleStrong communication and IT fluencyCreative talents and the ability to solve tough problemsIn-depth knowledge of the industry and its current eventsThe ability to handle pressure and meet deadlinesSkill in prioritizing and triaging obligationsExcellent time management and organisationAbility to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies.Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities and general growth pains of an early‑stage technology companyExceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro‑managementStrong work ethic and ability to deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced work environmentDetail oriented and organized with superior analytical abilitiesExcellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsCompensation will be a package of Salary, Bonus and Equity depending upon experience and quantifiable contributions to profitability.#J-18808-Ljbffr