Chief sales officer

Role: Chief Sales Officer/ Sales HeadLocation: Navi-MumbaiEngagement Type: Equity-based + Revenue shareExperience Required: 10–20 YearsEducation: Full-time MBA from a Tier-1 Institute preferredStart Date: ImmediateLink Cx O – The Exclusive Platform for Senior Leaders & Cx OsWhat We DoLink Cx O is a premium, AI-powered platform built exclusively for senior and C-suite professionals. We aggregate high-quality business insights, industry-centric content, Cx O/Senior-level job opportunities, and curated executive events—all in one trusted space.Why Link Cx O?30,000+ Verified Senior MembersAI-Aggregated Industry Insights from thousands of business sourcesCx O-Centric Industry Events (conferences, webinars, meet-ups)10,000+ Live Cx O/Senior-Level Jobs across industriesA trusted network for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and executive growthThe ProblemCx Os are overwhelmed with scattered content, irrelevant events, and fragmented job portals—not designed for their needs.Our SolutionLink Cx O simplifies and personalises the executive journey—one platform, endless executive value.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer / Head of Sales—a growth-focused, revenue-oriented leader who can architect and scale our entire sales engine, with a founder’s mindset. Someone who understands the nuances of B2 B, enterprise, and platform sales—especially in the executive leadership space.This is not a traditional sales job—it’s a co-founder opportunity for someone ready to own, grow, and scale the commercial side of a category-defining product.Key ResponsibilitiesSales Strategy: Own end-to-end GTM and revenue roadmap across verticals (B2 B partnerships, subscriptions, hiring solutions, events)Revenue Growth: Build and scale a predictable sales engine with clear CAC–LTV metricsEnterprise Relationships: Drive long-term partnerships with enterprises, executive search firms, event sponsors, and hiring partners️ Sales Infrastructure: Build systems and processes for CRM, sales funnels, outreach, and analyticsSales Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing sales team aligned to founder-led principlesExperiment & Iterate: Continuously test new sales channels, pricing models, and engagement strategiesCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to align growth initiativesWho You Are✅ 10–20 years of experience in B2 B, Saa S, executive search, HRTech, or platform sales✅ Deep understanding of enterprise buying behavior and stakeholder management✅ Proven record of exceeding sales targets and scaling revenue from 0 to 10 Cr+✅ Prior startup or entrepreneurial experience preferred✅ Comfortable with building strategy and doing hands-on execution✅ Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills✅ Open to equity-first compensation with minor monthly payout for essentials✅ Ready to commit full-time, on-site, and be part of the founding leadershipLeadership Team & AdvisorsRajesh Padmanabhan – Chief MentorFormer CHRO at Capgemini, Vedanta, and Welspun. A highly decorated senior executive, board advisor, and transformation leader. UN Award recipient for D&I practices.Gyanesh Kumar – Founder & CEO20+ years of global tech and consulting experience. Founder of Exo Talent & Leaders Edge. ISB (PGPMAX) and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus.Hema Gupta – Co-founder – Cx O Hiring & Engagement16+ years in executive search and industrial recruitment. Co-led growth at Leaders Edge and Exo Talent. Specialist in automotive and manufacturing sector hiring.☁ Sunil Bhakuni – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)23+ years in AI, Data Engineering, and Cloud transformation; ex-Jabong, ex-Freecharge. Expert in building scalable, data-driven platforms and high-performing tech teams.Sumit Jha – Advisor – Chief Analytics OfficerIIT Kharagpur & IIM Shillong. 18+ years in AI/ML across India, the US, and Europe. Expert in high-frequency analytics, chatbots, and enterprise data science systems.Amitabh Kumar – Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach20+ years in executive coaching, multilingual hiring, and startup mentorship. ICF-certified coach with 800+ hours of practice. Featured in NDTV, CNBC Awaaz, TOI.You – Chief Sales OfficerWhat We OfferCo-Founder Equity: High ownership in a high-growth, purpose-driven platformSales Autonomy: Own and shape Link Cx O’s commercial and GTM engineOpportunity to define a new market category in the executive leadership spaceDaily collaboration with a passionate, high-performance founding team