Sales Support Specialist
Are you applying to the internship?
Job Description
About Company:
Colare is an innovative and fast-growing startup dedicated to transforming the hiring process for hardtech companies. Specializing in sectors like automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing, Colare’s mission is to help these engineering-intensive teams more efficiently filter and hire top-tier talent. They achieve this by employing a unique approach that involves real-world technical simulations and a smart, comprehensive end-to-end hiring experience. With strong early traction, Colare is actively shaping the future of how engineering teams expand and scale their operations.
Job Description:
This role is for a proactive individual to support the sales efforts at an early-stage B2B startup in the hardtech industry.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Lead Generation & Outbound Campaigns: Actively support the sales team by generating new leads and contributing to the execution of outbound sales campaigns.
• Inbound Qualification & Prospect Conversations: Qualify incoming interest from potential customers and assist with initial conversations to understand their needs.
• CRM Management: Maintain and update the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with accurate and relevant company and contact information.
• Market Research: Conduct research to identify recently funded companies in the target industries and map out key decision-makers within those organizations, such as CEOs, COOs, and Heads of Engineering.
• Strategy Contribution: Participate in team strategy sessions, offering insights and ideas to enhance outreach effectiveness and improve conversion rates.
• Meeting Coordination: Help schedule meetings with potential customers and manage follow-up communications.
Required Qualifications & Skills (Who You Are):
• Communication Excellence: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Dynamic & Curious: Exhibit an energetic and curious mindset, coupled with enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a company from its foundational stages.
• Industry Interest: Demonstrate a keen interest in B2B sales, recruiting processes, startup environments, or the evolving landscape of hardtech industries.
• Organizational & Proactive: Highly organized and self-driven, capable of taking initiative without constant supervision.
• Bonus Experience: Prior experience with outbound sales tools (e.g., Apollo, Dripify, HubSpot) or working with CRMs is a plus.
Benefits & Perks (What You’ll Get):
• Hands-on Experience: Gain direct, practical experience in early-stage B2B sales within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Mentorship: Receive dedicated 1:1 mentorship from the company founder, providing valuable guidance and insights.
• Strategic Exposure: Opportunity to be exposed to cross-functional strategies and understand various facets of a growing business.
• Sales Cycle Insight: A unique opportunity to observe and learn the entire lifecycle of deals, from initial development to closing and subsequent expansion.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours and the convenience of a remote-friendly setup.
