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Weekday (YC W21)

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

☁️ SaaS

🎯 Recruiter

Human Resources • SaaS • Recruitment

Weekday is a modern recruitment platform that combines AI technologies with a vast database of potential candidates, aiming to streamline the hiring process for companies in India. They offer various services, including a proactive outreach approach that helps employers connect with top talent, as well as tools for candidates to easily apply for jobs. Weekday's emphasis on candidate engagement through multiple channels, including email, WhatsApp, and phone calls, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of recruitment agencies.

📋 Description

• Identify and generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, email campaigns, cold calling, networking, and other business development channels. • Engage with accounting firms, finance professionals, and businesses across the UK and US markets to identify potential opportunities. • Schedule discovery meetings and sales appointments for senior business development and sales teams. • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients through regular follow-ups and personalized communication. • Prepare professional proposals, presentations, introductory emails, and sales materials tailored to client requirements. • Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, customer interactions, and sales activities within the CRM system. • Collaborate with marketing teams to execute lead generation campaigns and improve outreach effectiveness. • Research target organizations, industry trends, and key decision-makers to support strategic business development initiatives. • Understand client business challenges and communicate suitable service offerings that align with their requirements. • Consistently achieve lead generation and business development targets while maintaining high-quality customer engagement. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to strengthen business growth strategies.

🎯 Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in Business Development, Lead Generation, or International Sales. • Experience working with the UK or US accounting industry, accounting outsourcing, KPO, bookkeeping, taxation, or related financial services is highly preferred. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage international clients confidently. • Proven experience in LinkedIn outreach, email marketing, cold calling, and lead generation activities. • Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales pipeline management. • Basic understanding of accounting concepts, bookkeeping, taxation, or financial terminology is an added advantage. • Strong research and analytical skills to identify business opportunities and target decision-makers. • Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple prospects simultaneously. • Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving business growth.