Company Description
Chief Sales Officer (CSO) – Build, Scale & Lead Revenue at RankRizers
📍 Location: Bangalore / Remote / Hybrid
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚀 Experience Required: 7+ Years in Sales Leadership / Business Growth / Revenue Strategy
About RankRizers
RankRizers is a Global Business Listing Aggregator, one of the fastest-growing business discovery and authority-building ecosystems helping brands connect with top agencies, service providers, AI companies, and digital growth partners globally.
With presence across 10+ countries, 2000+ business categories, and rapidly scaling product lines, RankRizers is on a mission to redefine how businesses discover trust, authority, and growth opportunities online.
As we prepare to raise our first round of investment, we are entering an aggressive growth phase and are looking for an exceptional Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to help us scale revenue, expand globally, and build a world-class sales organization.
The Opportunity
This is not just another leadership hire.
This is a chance to join the leadership team of a company entering its next hyper-growth phase.
We are looking for a strategic sales leader who understands:
- Startup scaling and founder-led growth
- Building predictable revenue systems from scratch
- Managing and closing high-value B2B deals
- Expanding into international/global markets
- Selling across diverse industries and business models
If you are someone who has helped businesses scale from early stage to growth stage, understands startup hustle, and knows how to build sales engines that drive results — this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Strategy & Leadership
- Own the end-to-end revenue and sales strategy of RankRizers.
- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
- Build predictable, scalable sales systems and frameworks.
International Sales Expansion
- Lead and execute sales strategies for domestic and international markets.
- Develop partnerships and enterprise opportunities globally.
- Identify expansion opportunities across new geographies.
Team Building & Engagement
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sales team.
- Create KPIs, SOPs, and performance-driven sales culture.
- Recruit and train future sales leaders within the organization.
Founder Collaboration
- Work directly with leadership/founders on GTM, fundraising narratives, and growth strategy.
- Help shape revenue positioning as the company enters investor conversations.
Who we're Looking for
Mandatory Qualifications
- 7–12+ years of proven sales/business development leadership experience.
- Prior experience working with startups, SMEs, scaling businesses, and multiple business models.
- Strong understanding of startup operations and scaling frameworks.
- Demonstrated success in international/global sales and cross-border business development.
- Proven track record in building/scaling sales teams and revenue engines.
- Experience handling enterprise, strategic, or high-ticket B2B sales.
Preferred/Bonus
- Prior experience as VP Sales / Revenue Head / CSO / Director of Sales.
- Exposure to fundraising/startup investor environments.
- Background in SaaS, Digital Marketing, AI, Tech, or Marketplace businesses.
- Existing network across startup/founder/business communities.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Leadership Compensation
We reward performers competitively and fairly.
ESOP Opportunity
Selected candidate will be eligible for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) options, subject to company policies, vesting schedules, eligibility, and applicable terms & conditions.
Strategic Leadership Role
You will work directly with the founding team and play a core role in company-building decisions.
Why This Role Matters
Joining now means you will:
Enter before major scale-up phase
Help shape the company before/through fundraising
Build and lead the sales division from the top
Be part of the core executive leadership team
Have significant upside as the company grows
