: Sales Lead

About The Cohort

The Cohort is a groundbreaking AI-powered Talent platform designed to help innovative companies hire top-tier talent with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Our mission is to revolutionize the hiring process, making it 3x faster than traditional methods by leveraging a suite of intelligent agents—Sally the Sourcer, Pete the Prospector, Eva the Evaluator, and Charlie the Closer. We are a passionate team of builders and problem-solvers with a proven track record of scaling high-performance engineering teams. Just as AWS transformed server infrastructure, The Cohort is set to redefine the future of hiring.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Lead to join our growing team and drive the adoption of our AI Talent platform. As a foundational member of our sales organization, you will be responsible for building and executing a sales strategy that targets founders, hiring managers, and talent acquisition leaders at high-growth technology companies. This is a unique opportunity to represent a cutting-edge product and play a pivotal role in our company’s growth story.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of both closing deals and building the framework for a scalable sales function.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

- Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, primarily within the tech and startup ecosystem.

- Manage the full sales cycle,



from prospecting and lead generation to product demonstrations, negotiation, and closing deals.

- Articulate The Cohort’s value proposition clearly, demonstrating how our AI-driven solution solves critical hiring challenges.

- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, providing accurate forecasting and reporting.

- Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation campaigns and sales enablement materials.

- Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to inform product development and sales strategy.

- As the team grows, mentor and lead junior sales representatives to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in a B2B SaaS sales role, with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.

- Experience in the HR technology, recruiting, or talent acquisition industry is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated success in selling to founders, C-level executives, and hiring managers.

- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

- A deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics of technical recruiting.

- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

- Proficiency with modern CRM and sales engagement platforms.

What We Offer

- A competitive salary and commission structure.

- Comprehensive advantages package.

- The opportunity to be an early and impactful member of a rapidly growing AI startup.

- A collaborative and innovative work culture.

- The chance to work with a cutting-edge product that is transforming an industry.

📌 Sales - India (Hyderabad)
🏢 Cohort AI
📍 Hyderabad