Sales Associate (Data Privacy Solutions) at The People Practice

Our client is a fast-growing compliance technology firm seeking to hire a Sales Associate (Data Privacy Solutions) who will be responsible for driving awareness, generating leads, and managing the sales process for the suite of privacy compliance offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Pipeline Management

• Identify and qualify prospects across a wide range of industries.
• Conduct outreach via email, LinkedIn, events, and industry networks.
• Maintain a structured pipeline using CRM tools and ensure accurate opportunity tracking.

Discovery & Consultation

• Conduct discovery calls to understand clients’ data protection needs and challenges.
• Work with the privacy advisory team to prepare tailored proposals, audit scopes, and service recommendations.
• Communicate the benefits of privacy audits, DPIAs, training, and compliance automation tools.

Sales Execution

• Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations.
• Support negotiation and contracting processes for privacy engagements.
• Ensure a seamless handover to the delivery or customer success team post-sale.

Relationship Building

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with compliance, legal, HR, IT, and executive stakeholders.
• Follow up post-engagement to ensure satisfaction and encourage renewals and referrals.
• Represent the organization at privacy and compliance events, conferences, and webinars. 

Qualifications

• A degree in business, marketing, law, or a related field.
• Experienced in B2B sales, preferably in technology, consulting, or professional services.
• Interest or familiarity with data protection laws and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple leads, meet targets, and work independently.
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce) is an advantage.

Must have skills

• Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
• Collaborative and proactive attitude.
• Strong consultative selling skills
• Integrity, professionalism, and resilience in achieving goals.
• Customer-first mindset and curiosity about compliance and technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.