Sales/Business Development Associate

Location: Mumbai Experience: 25 years Company: Proof of Skill Website: https://proofofskill.org/

About Proof of Skill

Proof of Skill is a blockchain-based protocol reimagining how skills are verified, assessed, and credentialed in the hiring ecosystem. We're building the infrastructure for skill-first hiring, where trust is built through proof, not resumes. Our vision is to eliminate bias and friction in how talent is discovered, assessed, and hired globally.

About the Role

Were looking for an ambitious and curious Sales Associate to join our early teamsomeone who has worked in HR Sales, Saas Sales, B2B Sales and now wants to go beyond into growth, strategy, and product thinking. This role is ideal for someone who understands the hiring process but is hungry to build, experiment, and influence how the future of hiring evolves.

What Youll Do

Actively identify and engage prospective companies, then onboard them with clarity and supportensuring they see the value of Proof of Skill and are set up for success on the platform. Design and execute experiments to boost user acquisition, activation, and conversionespecially among recruiters and companies. Talk to users, analyze behavior, and uncover hiring trends to inform product and strategy decisions. Leverage your recruiting experience to improve how we attract and engage hiring teams. Contribute to campaigns, messaging, and outreach to bring Proof of Skill to more companies and communities.

You Should Apply If You:

Have 25 years experience in Sales, recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or a similar role Want to grow beyond execution into strategy, experimentation, and product-building Are excited to work at the intersection of hiring, technology, and behavior Love solving problems, learning fast, and being hands-on Have great communication skillscomfortable talking to users and presenting insights

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience working at or with early-stage startups Exposure to tools like ATS, sourcing platforms, or CRMs An interest in blockchain, credentialing, or the future of work Prior involvement in campus hiring, bootcamps, or industry partnerships

What Youll Get:

A front-row seat in redefining how skills are valued and verified High learning velocity across product, growth, user research, and ecosystem building Flexibility, autonomy, and a mission-driven team