Founding Sales Executive

About the role

Lenichat is an AI‑powered platform that unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger and website conversations into a single inbox. We are seeking a highly motivated Founding Sales Executive to own new‑customer acquisition and drive growth across Sri Lanka and international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and build prospect lists for potential Lenichat customers.
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, phone, WhatsApp and other channels.
• Research companies, locate decision‑makers and qualify prospects based on their communication challenges.
• Schedule and deliver product demonstrations, follow up consistently, and prepare proposals.
• Negotiate terms, close deals and support onboarding of new customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipeline, weekly reports and forecasts.
• Explore new industry verticals and customer segments for expansion.

Required profile

• Self‑driven salesperson comfortable with outbound selling and cold outreach.
• Strong English communication skills, confident speaking with business owners and managers.
• Highly organized, disciplined in follow‑up and able to work independently.
• Target‑driven, motivated by commission and interested in SaaS, AI and digital products.
• 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably selling SaaS, software, CRM, MarTech or WhatsApp solutions.

Required skills

• SaaS sales
• CRM platforms
• MarTech solutions
• WhatsApp business solutions