Role Summary
The Sales Hunter is a dynamic and results-driven professional responsible for identifying, prospecting, and acquiring new clients within the BFSI vertical. This role is a key driver of revenue growth, tasked with initiating the sales cycle from scratch, developing new client relationships, and closing high-value deals for our [services/products]. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in complex, enterprise-level sales environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Prospecting & Lead Generation: Actively seek out and identify new business opportunities within the BFSI sector through cold outreach, networking, industry events, and strategic research.
* Relationship Building: Build and cultivate new relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers at target BFSI organizations (e.g., banks, insurance companies, wealth management firms).
* Sales Cycle Management: Own and manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to negotiation and closure. This includes conducting discovery calls, delivering compelling presentations, and creating bespoke proposals.
* Solution Selling: Understand the unique challenges and needs of BFSI clients and articulate how our [products/services] can provide a strategic advantage and solve their business problems.
* Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust and healthy pipeline of new business opportunities, meticulously tracking progress and providing regular updates to senior management.
* Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes within the BFSI landscape to inform sales strategies.
* Collaboration: Work closely with pre-sales, product, and delivery teams to ensure a seamless client experience and successful project implementation.
Required Skills and Competencies
Hard Skills / Technical Expertise:
* BFSI Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the banking, financial services, and insurance industry, including key players, operational processes, regulatory frameworks (e.g., KYC, AML), and digital transformation trends.
* Technology/Solution Acumen: Experience selling technology solutions (e.g., software, IT services, consulting, fintech products) to enterprise BFSI clients.
* Sales Methodology: Proficiency in a structured sales process (e.g., solution selling, challenger sale, strategic selling).
* Financial & Business Acumen: Ability to discuss financial metrics, business cases, and return on investment (ROI) with clients.
* CRM Proficiency: Expert use of CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management and reporting.
Soft Skills:
* Resilience & Tenacity: A high-energy individual who is not discouraged by rejection and thrives under pressure.
* Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively at all levels, from technical teams to C-suite.
* Negotiation & Closing: Proven ability to negotiate and close multi-million dollar deals with a strategic and consultative approach.
* Self-Motivation & Autonomy: Highly self-motivated and disciplined, capable of working independently to meet and exceed ambitious sales targets.
* Active Listening: The ability to listen intently to client needs and objections to tailor the sales strategy effectively.
* Strategic Thinking: The capacity to identify new market opportunities, develop a go-to-market strategy, and execute against it.