Area Sales Executive (RES06318)

Kolkata, IN

Job Description / Skills Required

About Us
Livspace is Asia’s largest and fastest-growing omnichannel home interiors and renovation platform. Using its proprietary technology, Livspace provides a one-stop renovation solution for homeowners—from design to managed last mile fulfillment for all rooms in a home. The platform has organized a fragmented industry, bringing together designers, brands, manufacturers, and contractors to enable an eCommerce-like trusted, and predictable experience.
 
The company launched operations in Bengaluru, India in 2015. Since its inception, Livspace has organized a fragmented industry, bringing together a curated community of designers, brands, manufacturers and contractors. This has resulted in an e-commerce-like trusted and predictable experience for the homeowners. Livspace boasts of a community of 50000+ satisfied customers and over 2000 interior designers.
 
The company is already the largest employer of interior designers in the country. Livspace currently serves Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia as well as 30 metro and non-metro areas in India including – Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Surat, Coimbatore, Mysore, Mangalore, Vizag, Vijayawada.
 
Livspace has showcased phenomenal growth since its launch, having delivered over 125,000 rooms and selling over 7.5 million SKUs through its platform. The company also delivered 50,000 homes across all our serviceable locations.
 
The founders – Anuj Srivastava and Ramakant Sharma are former Google and Myntra executives respectively, who are seasoned entrepreneurs and successful angel investors. Livspace’s leadership team combines world-class talent and entrepreneurial experience gathered at some of the best companies in the world.
 
Livspace has raised around USD 450 million in capital from some of the top global investors including KKR, Ingka Group Investments (part of largest IKEA retailer Ingka Group), TPG Growth, Goldman Sachs, Kharis Capital, Venturi Partners, FFP (Peugeot Group’s Holding Company), EDBI, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jungle Ventures, Helion Ventures and UC-RNT. For more information, please visit: “https://www.livspace.com/”
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Franchise Development Executive to join our Business Development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reaching out to potential franchise prospects, introducing them to our brand, and generating interest in becoming a franchise partner. This role is crucial in expanding our franchise network and requires strong communication skills, sales acumen, and the ability to build relationships.
 
  • Identify and reach out to potential franchise prospects from the company’s database and other sources.
  • Qualify leads based on their interest and suitability for the franchise model.
  • Make outbound calls to potential franchise partners, introducing them to the business opportunities.
  • Engage in follow-up communication through calls, emails, and WhatsApp to maintain interest.
  • Clearly communicate the benefits of owning a franchise with our brand, including financials, support, and growth opportunities.
  • Arrange and conduct virtual or in-person meetings with interested prospects to provide detailed information.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential franchisees, addressing their queries and concerns.
  • Guide prospects through the initial stages of the franchise acquisition process.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions with prospects in the CRM system.
  • Track progress and follow up on leads regularly to ensure timely conversions.
  • Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities in the franchising industry.
  • Provide feedback to the management on market dynamics and prospect insights.
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for lead generation, appointments set, and franchise conversions.
Job Requirement
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or telemarketing.
  • Experience in franchise sales is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and [local language].
  • Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with a customer-centric approach.
  • Proficiency in CRM software, MS Office Suite, and online communication tools.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with the ability to work independently.