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Persistent Systems

Sales Hunter

Persistent Systems, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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About Persistent We are an AI‑led, platform‑driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry‑leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7 M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9 % Q‑o‑Q and 18.8 % Y‑o‑Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

We have been named the fastest‑growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next‑generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

About the position: Location

– New Jersey or Midwest (Chicago/Detroit/Ohio) or Atlanta

Experience

– 15+ years

What is the Role: The Sales Hunter position is a key role responsible for executing sales and business development strategies for target companies in the Industrial (Manufacturing and Energy & Utilities) Industry.

The candidate will play a hunter role, responsible for acquiring net new clients for Persistent (80 %). The candidate might be asked to look for new business in existing or dormant accounts (20 %). The position’s primary responsibility is to achieve new sales results for Persistent’s Industrial Vertical services. The candidate will develop revenue‑producing relationships with decision‑making CxO level executives at targeted firms, as well as drive the sales cycle of all assigned sales opportunities from initial prospect communication through contract execution. This is a quota‑carrying role with support provided by Inside sales, Pre‑sales, Marketing and Lead‑generating existing channels.

What you will be provided: The role will be provided with a dedicated team of Inside sales for the targeted accounts to perform outbound lead generation. An industry‑aligned Pre‑sales team will help prepare collaterals, a Marketing team will run campaigns for inbound lead‑gen or targeted executives reach out and existing channels in motion to support your role with leads and opportunities to close.

Spear‑tip offerings, use cases, client references and subject‑matter experts to tag team with for a customer win.

What your responsibilities will include

Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets established by the Industrial vertical leader.

Serve as the focal point for all communication and sales activities with prospects and customers.

Execute business development, offering positioning and sales strategies as a member of the sales team.

Achieve and manage lead generation, prospecting and other sales management goals designed to build an optimal sales pipeline.

Develop strong, long‑term relationships and referrals with senior management at targeted firms.

Manage the end‑to‑end sales process for all opportunities including initial client communication, on‑site presentations, RFI response, multi‑day client workshops, RFP submission, negotiation and deal signing.

Work in close collaboration with Persistent’s presales team & practice teams to ensure that proposed offerings and services fully meet customers’ business and technology needs.

Provide support to customers during initial phases of an engagement. Follow up and ensure total client satisfaction through the life cycle of the relationship.

Demonstrate strong personal communication and presentation skills to establish interest, credibility, and trust.

Self‑motivated to sell services, solutions, and platforms to Industrial customers.

This Job might be for you if

You are passionate about the innovation economy, love to dabble in new age technologies and excited about the future that technology is shaping – Cloud, Mobility, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain for Industrial customers.

You have excellent hunting experience in Industrial (including Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy and Utilities) Vertical.

You have proven experience of managing and growing a portfolio.

You know how to structure strong large deals, particularly in outsourcing and transformation areas.

You are well versed with customer profiling, account planning and set revenue / margin targets.

You have consultative skills.

You possess strong product / technology / industry knowledge.

You have strong focus on client service excellence.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.

Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies.

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards.

Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent.

For more detail, please contact – Shantanu Bose (shantanu_bose@persistent.com).

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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