Business Development / possible Co-Founder

Business Development / possible Co-Founder
Full-time

Yappy 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 Us

Get in on the ground floor

Own our technology!

Help companies be the best they can be

Main Responsibilities

Identifying new sales leads

Pitching products and/or services

Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers

Daily Responsibilities

Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets

Researching the needs of other companies and learn who makes decisions about purchasing

Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings

Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives

Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events

Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays

Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products

Developing quotes and proposals

Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person

Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met

Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills

Qualifications & Skills

Socially adept

Good with numbers

Able to provide quality leadership to a team of sales people

Strong communication and IT fluency

Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems

In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events

The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations

Excellent time management and organisation

Ability 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 company

Exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro‑management

Strong work ethic and ability to deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced work environment

Detail oriented and organized with superior analytical abilities

Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Compensation will be a package of Salary, Bonus and Equity depending upon experience and quantifiable contributions to profitability.

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