Sales Executive – International B2B Sales
Job Summary
Octane 8 Technologies is seeking a proactive, results-driven Sales Executive to own the entire B2B sales cycle — from lead generation to closing international clients. The ideal candidate is fluent in American-accented English, skilled in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, cold email outreach, and CRM tools, and has proven success in international client acquisition.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building client relationships, and knows how to convert leads into high-ticket deals.
Key Responsibilities: Sales & Client Acquisition
- Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation → outreach → discovery → closing.
- Source international B2B clients via LinkedIn, email prospecting, and occasional cold calling.
- Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify, segment, and connect with high-potential leads.
- Craft customized proposals tailored to client pain points and objectives.
Client Communication & Sales Calls
- Act as the primary contact for U.S. and international prospects.
- Conduct discovery calls, presentations, and follow-ups to build trust and close deals.
- Communicate fluently in American-accented English (spoken & written).
- Execute outbound cold calling strategy for U.S. and global businesses when required.
Appointment Setting & Pipeline Management
- Book and manage qualified meetings through email and LinkedIn outreach.
- Maintain accurate CRM records (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho, or Excel).
- Collaborate with internal teams (creative, strategy, account management) for seamless proposal delivery.
Email Marketing & Outreach
- Write and execute high-performing cold & warm email campaigns.
- Apply segmentation, personalization, and A/B testing to increase open & response rates.
- Continuously refine outreach strategy based on sales data and KPIs.
Key Competencies & Benchmarks
- Outbound Prospecting (Advanced): Generate 100+ qualified leads per week with 10%+ positive response rate.
- Cold Email Writing (Advanced): Achieve 3%+ reply rate and 1 booked call per 30 emails sent.
- Sales Conversations & Closing (Advanced): Lead structured calls, handle objections, and close high-ticket clients.
- Proposal Creation (Proficient): Deliver custom proposals (Google Slides, Notion, Loom) with 80%+ follow-up rate.
- CRM & Pipeline Management (Proficient): Maintain 95%+ accuracy in pipeline stages, follow-ups, and notes.
- Meeting Booking (Proficient): Secure 10+ qualified meetings/month with structured follow-up in 24 hours.
- Email Marketing & Automation (Proficient): Maintain 20%+ open rates using Lemlist, Mailshake, Instantly, or Apollo.
- Sales Copywriting (Proficient): Write compelling subject lines, CTAs, and conversion-focused messages.
- Time & Lead Prioritization (Proficient): Zero-inbox mentality with <24-hour response to high-value leads.
- Tool Adaptability (Proficient): Quickly adopt new sales tools within 1–2 weeks.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of proven experience in B2B sales, outbound prospecting, or business development.
- Success in international client acquisition and closing high-ticket clients.
- Strong command of English (spoken & written) with American-accented communication skills.
- Hands-on expertise with:
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Email outreach tools (Lemlist, Instantly, Apollo, Mailshake, etc.)
- CRM platforms (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho)
Bonus (Preferred)
- Experience with video proposals (Loom).
- Background in digital marketing, SaaS, or agency sales.
- Knowledge of sales psychology frameworks (High Ticket Closing, NEPQ).
- Familiarity with automation & personalization tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Islamabad G-15 Sector: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person