Closer Specialist

This is a remote position.

Closer Specialist – 18startup

Work From Home | Immediate Start | ₹3,00,000 – ₹3,20,000 CTC

18startup is looking for a confident and high-ownership

Closer Specialist (Business Development Associate)

to speak with startup founders and guide them toward joining our accelerator program.

This is

not a cold-calling role

. You will handle

warm inbound leads

—founders who have already shown interest—and help them take the next step with clarity and confidence.

You will be the

first voice founders hear

, playing a critical role in admissions. Your communication, understanding of startups, and ability to qualify leads will directly impact accelerator growth.

Key Responsibilities

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 Speak with warm inbound leads and conduct structured qualification calls

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 Understand founder goals and explain the accelerator’s value clearly

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 Move qualified leads from

L1 → L2

and support final closures

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 Maintain accurate CRM records (Zoho / Notion / Sheets)

-
 Consistently achieve weekly and monthly admissions targets

Requirements

-
 Minimum

1 year experience

in EdTech, startup sales, training, admissions, or business development

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 Comfortable working in a

target-driven environment

(non-negotiable)

-
 Strong communication skills in

English & Hindi

(regional languages are a plus)

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 Ability to confidently speak with founders and student entrepreneurs

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 High discipline, ownership mindset, and eagerness to grow fast

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 Understanding of

startups, accelerators, funding, grants

, and early-stage founder psychology (big plus)

Benefits

Annual CTC:

₹3,00,000 – ₹3,20,000

Fixed Pay: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,20,000

Performance-based Variable: ₹2,00,000

100%

remote work

with flexible hours

Work closely with

founders, investors, and mentors

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Exposure to India’s fast-growing

startup ecosystem**

High-learning, high-impact role with rapid career growth

Trust-based, outcome-focused work culture