Business Development & Sales Executive

About Fento We are a dynamic, early-stage startup building a platform that connects customers with local experts for on-demand consultations. Our mission is to make collective human knowledge and capabilities accessible to everyone. We operate in a fast-paced, greenfield environment where every team member has a direct impact on our growth and success.   The Role: Sales & Business Development Executive We are looking for a highly motivated and independent Sales & Business Development Executive to join our founding team. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, outreach, and onboard local experts onto our platform. This is a crucial role that directly contributes to our product's core value.   This is not a typical sales role—you’ll be building the foundation of our expert network from the ground up. You should be passionate about our mission and thrive in a high-autonomy, high-impact environment.   Key Responsibilities Expert Sourcing: Identify and research high-quality local experts across various sectors to join our platform. Outreach & Onboarding: Conduct proactive outreach campaigns via phone and other communication channels to engage potential experts. Guide them through the onboarding process, from initial contact to successful profile creation. Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with experts, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring a seamless experience. Strategy & Optimization: Provide feedback to the product and marketing teams to refine our expert acquisition strategy. You'll play a direct role in shaping our business development playbook. Performance Tracking: Maintain detailed records of your outreach efforts, conversion rates, and expert feedback to track performance and inform strategy. What We're Looking For Proven Sales Experience: You have 2+ years of experience in a sales, business development, or similar role. Experience with phone/voice channels is essential. Hunter Mentality: You are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability: You are excited by the challenges of a startup and are willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as the company evolves. Strong Communicator: You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport and trust with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Problem-Solver: You are independent and resourceful, able to solve problems and drive initiatives without constant supervision. Ownership: Willing to do whatever is necessary to help the company succeed including contribution and learning peripheral areas like marketing as needed. Spoken Languages: The number of languages you can speak fluently adds weight to your candidature. Why Join Us? Pioneer a New Market: This is an opportunity to be a founding member of our business development team and shape our go-to-market strategy from day one. Direct Impact: Your work will directly fuel our growth and determine the success of our platform. Autonomy: We trust our team members. You'll have the freedom and support to experiment with new approaches and take full ownership of your work.   If you are a driven, independent professional who loves the challenge of a greenfield project, we would love to hear from you.