Sales Executive
About the role
The Sales Executive at WAD (We Are Designers) is responsible for bringing in paying clients by identifying prospects, conducting outreach, running discovery calls, preparing proposals, closing deals, and onboarding new clients. The role involves managing the entire sales pipeline, maintaining CRM records, and collaborating closely with the design team to ensure a smooth handover of clients. Candidates should have proven experience in B2B sales or business development, strong communication skills in English, and be comfortable with cold outreach and proposal writing. The position is based in Colombo and offers the opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team focused on delivering design and digital products.
Must have
- Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or agency sales, with a record of closing deals.
- Strong written and spoken English; Sinhala or Tamil is a plus.
- Comfortable with cold outreach and handling objections.
- Able to write a clear proposal and present it with confidence.
- Organized and self-driven, with a habit of following up.
- Familiarity with a CRM and standard tools such as email, calendar and spreadsheets.
Nice to have
- Experience selling design, branding, web or software services.
- An existing network of business owners or decision makers.
- Experience with international clients across time zones.
Technologies
- CRM
Highlights
Applicants should email janakan@wearedesigners.net or send a LinkedIn message, specifying the role and including a CV and a short note on their biggest deal or client won. The role is based in the Colombo office and is full-time. Sinhala or Tamil language skills are a plus but not required.
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