Sales Representative: Outbound Sales (Fintech Market Research)

We are seeking a Sales Representative to join our outbound sales team. This role is ideal for someone early in their sales career, passionate about fintech and research, and eager to develop strong client-facing skills. You will be responsible for prospecting, outreach, and qualifying leads, playing a critical role in building our client pipeline and supporting senior sales managers.

Role & responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Identify and research potential clients in the fintech ecosystem (banks, fintechs, VCs, consulting firms).
  
• Build and maintain a structured lead database.
  

• Outbound Sales Outreach

• Conduct email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and cold calling to introduce our research offerings.
  
• Secure introductory meetings for senior sales/leadership team.
  

• Client Engagement & Qualification

• Understand client pain points and align them with our market intelligence solutions.
  
• Qualify leads by assessing needs, budget, and decision-making authority.
  

• Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with senior sales and research teams to tailor outreach strategies.
  
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions.
  
• Provide weekly updates on outreach activity, leads generated, and conversion progress.
  

• Learning & Development

• Continuously build fintech domain knowledge to engage confidently with prospects.
  
• Stay updated on industry trends to add value during outreach conversations.

Preferred candidate profile

• 25 years of experience in sales, business development, or inside sales (fresh graduates will not be considered) in market research industry.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Comfortable with outbound outreach (emails, LinkedIn, cold calls).
  
• Ability to quickly understand and explain complex research offerings in simple terms.
  
• Self-motivated, persistent, and eager to learn about fintech research.