Growth & Business Development Associate - Founder's Office

Position: Sales & Business Development Executive

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 1-3 Years

Compensation: Up to ₹6 LPA

About the Company

We are hiring for a fast-growing deep-tech startup that is redefining sustainable materials.

The company has developed its own patented technology to convert waste into durable, high-performance alternatives to wood, creating furniture and infrastructure products built for demanding outdoor environments.

As an early-stage startup, every team member plays a key role in shaping the company's growth. This is an opportunity to work directly with the founders, take ownership, and build something meaningful from the ground up.

About the Role

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving customer problems, and taking ownership.

As a Sales & Business Development Executive, you'll work closely with the founders to drive revenue, engage customers, improve sales processes, and contribute to the company's commercial growth.

This is not a typical sales role. Beyond closing business, you'll help shape how the company acquires customers, manages relationships, and scales its sales function. If you enjoy speaking with customers, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and want your work to have a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Customer Growth & Sales

• Own the customer journey from enquiry to successful order closure.
• Engage with customers across WhatsApp, Meta, Instagram, IndiaMART, website enquiries, referrals, and outbound opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products.
• Build trust through consultative conversations rather than transactional selling.
• Negotiate and close opportunities while delivering a great customer experience.
• Identify repeat business and cross-selling opportunities.

Business Development

• Identify and qualify high-potential opportunities.
• Build relationships with architects, builders, hospitality businesses, resorts, commercial customers, and premium residential clients.
• Proactively contribute ideas to grow revenue and improve customer acquisition.
• Maintain long-term customer relationships.

Founder's Office Responsibilities

• Work directly with the founders on strategic growth initiatives.
• Share customer insights and market feedback to improve products and sales.
• Help build scalable sales processes and playbooks.
• Suggest improvements to customer experience and internal workflows.
• Take ownership beyond your job description whenever required.

Sales Operations

• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Track customer conversations and follow-ups.
• Manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order execution.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 1–3 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Customer Success, Account Management, or Growth.
• Enjoys speaking with customers every day.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is confident negotiating and closing business.
• Takes ownership and follows through without constant supervision.
• Learns quickly and enjoys solving new challenges.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup where priorities evolve.
• Has experience using CRM tools, Google Sheets, or Excel.
• Communicates well in English and Hindi. Kannada is a plus.

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Wants to work directly with founders.
• Prefers ownership over hierarchy.
• Enjoys building processes instead of simply following them.
• Likes solving customer problems through conversations.
• Wants to grow into future leadership responsibilities as the company scales.
• Is excited about sustainability, innovation, and building an early-stage startup.

Why Join?

• Work directly with the founders and influence key business decisions.
• Be part of a mission-driven deep-tech startup solving real sustainability challenges.
• High ownership from day one.
• Opportunity to build and shape the commercial function.
• Fast learning, rapid career growth, and performance-based incentives.
• Your ideas will have a direct impact on the company's growth.

If you're excited about building something meaningful and want to grow with an early-stage startup, we'd love to connect with you.