Company Description HireXAI is an AI-powered talent platform that helps organizations hire more efficiently while enabling professionals to advance their careers faster. Powered by a network of specialized AI agents for employers and candidates, the platform automates key talent processes such as sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, workforce operations, resume optimization, job matching, and interview preparation.

HireXAI supports employers with scalable, data-driven recruitment and candidate screening, and supports candidates with tools for resume improvement, role discovery, and career acceleration. With over 47,000 candidates screened and more than 50 active pilots, HireXAI is building an AI Talent Operating System that serves both growing companies and ambitious professionals. More information is available at HireXAI.space.

Role Description The VP Sales (Equity Only) is a full-time remote role responsible for building and leading HireXAI’s go-to-market sales strategy. This role oversees the entire sales funnel, from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing strategic deals with employers and partners.

The VP Sales will design and implement scalable sales processes, build and manage a high-performing sales team, and collaborate closely with marketing, product, and customer success to drive revenue growth. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and executing outbound and inbound sales motions, nurturing key relationships, refining pricing and packaging strategies, and using data to optimize performance. This position is compensated with equity only and is ideal for a sales leader excited to help shape and grow an early-stage AI talent platform.

Qualifications

- Track record in B2B SaaS or HR tech sales, including building and scaling revenue-generating teams and processes.
- Experience in enterprise and mid-market sales, with skills in pipeline management, forecasting, and deal negotiation.
- Ability to develop go-to-market strategies, including sales playbooks, account segmentation, and partnership models.




- Comfort working with AI-driven or data-centric products, and the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
- Robust leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a focus on inclusive and performance-oriented cultures.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including storytelling for executive and customer audiences.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment, and openness to equity-only compensation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

THE ROLE Build sales for HireX AI college placement platform from ground up. Own sales strategy, lead cold outreach to colleges, close customers, build repeatable playbook.

You’re a co-founder, not an employee.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must Have

- 5-10+ years B2B enterprise or institutional sales
- Sold to colleges, universities, or large organizations
- Closed deals $50K+
- Cold outreach experience (calls, LinkedIn, email)
- Scrappy, strategic, builder mindset

EQUITY-ONLY: IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Before applying, answer honestly:

1. Can you work without salary for 6-12 months? (Do you have savings/spouse income/other income?)
2. Do you genuinely believe in college placement market?
3. Are you comfortable with startup uncertainty and potential pivots?
4. Do you want to build a company or just execute sales?
5. Can you commit 6-12 months minimum?

If no to any — don’t apply. We need genuine co-founders.

COMPENSATION

First 6-12 months: Equity-only (4-year vest, 1-year cliff) After fundraising:



$50K-$90K salary + accelerated equity vesting

Why equity-only?

We’re pre-revenue with zero funding. Once we prove market and raise, salary kicks in immediately.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Year 1: 5-10 college customers, $50K-$100K ARR, sales playbook documented and repeatable

Year 2 (post-fundraise): 50+ colleges, $500K-$1M ARR, sales team hired and scaling

No arbitrary targets. Just building a real business together.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

- Build and manage TPO prospect list (50-100+ schools)
- Cold outreach (email, LinkedIn, phone calls)
- Discovery and demo calls
- Manage pilots and close paid agreements
- Weekly strategy syncs with Sam (Founder/CEO)
- Board meetings and company strategy as we grow

FAQS

Q: Why equity-only?A: We’re pre-revenue. No VC funding yet. Once we validate market and raise, salary comes immediately.

Q: What if the market is smaller than expected?A: That’s startup risk. You’ll be part of strategic decisions, not just executing orders. We might pivot.

Q: Do I report to anyone?A: Directly to (Founder/CEO). No corporate layers.

Q: Full-time required?A: Yes, this needs full commitment.

Q: Can I be remote?A: Yes, fully remote. India-based preferred, but APAC/US works.

ABOUT HIREXAI

College placement platform for Talent Placement Officers (TPOs). We automate student-to-employer matching, verification, communication.

Current state: Early traction, product-market fit signals, pre-revenue.

Parent: GetHired Global Group (portfolio of AI ventures in HR tech, lead generation, healthcare).

HOW TO APPLY

Email: [email protected]: VP Sales / Co-Founder Application — [Your Name]

Include

1. Resume/CV (highlight enterprise/college sales)
2. Cover letter (Why interested? Why college placement market? Why are you okay with equity-only?)

3. LinkedIn profile
4. One recent deal win (Tell us about a hard close — how did you overcome objections?)

Timeline: Rolling applications, decisions within 7-10 days, start ASAP (flexible)

📌 VP Sales | Equity Only (Bengaluru)
🏢 HIREXAI
📍 Bengaluru