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Lead - Inside Sales

Freshworks

7 - 10 years

Chennai

Posted: 16/10/2025

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Job Description

Company Description

About Freshworks

Many teams struggle with technology that slows them down. Freshworks uncomplicates work with simple, powerful, and intuitive solutions trusted by 72,000+ organizations, including Bridgestone, Sony Music, and S&P Global, to create exceptional customer (CX) and employee (EX) experiences. With more than 4,500 colleagues worldwide, we’re showing that enterprise software can be easy to use, quick to deliver value, and built for people. At Freshworks, you’ll be part of a global team that values collaboration, curiosity, and impact. Together, we’ll create growth: for our customers, our company, and for you.

 

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven and customer-focused Inside Sales Representative who will work exclusively through channel partners to acquire new SMB customers. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for building relationships, enabling partners, and driving revenue through indirect sales models.

You will be responsible for driving net-new business within the SMB segment by engaging, enabling, and co-selling with our network of trusted partners (VARs, MSPs, digital agencies, and more).

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner Collaboration: Work closely with Freshworks’ certified partners to identify, qualify, and close SMB new business opportunities.

  • Pipeline Management: Own and manage a partner-led pipeline, ensuring healthy coverage, accurate forecasting, and consistent follow-up.

  • Enablement: Support and enable partners by providing  sales collateral, and insights into successful sales strategies for SMB customers.

  • Co-Selling: Join partner calls, demos, and meetings to assist in closing deals or advancing opportunities.

  • Lead Conversion: Follow up on leads generated via partners and collaborate to convert them into paying customers.

  • CRM & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) and share regular updates on partner performance and pipeline status

Qualifications

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of inside sales or channel sales experience, preferably in SaaS or tech.

  • Preferred experience in ASEAN market

  • Proven experience selling into the SMB segment.

  • Strong understanding of partner/channel sales models.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Experience using CRM systems

  • A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong organizational skills.

  • Team player who can collaborate across sales, marketing, and partner teams.

Additional Information

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

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About Company

Freshworks is a Chennai-based global SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) company that provides easy-to-use customer engagement solutions for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 by Girish Mathrubootham and Shan Krishnasamy, the company started with its flagship product Freshdesk, a cloud-based customer support software. Over time, it expanded into a suite of enterprise tools including Freshsales (CRM), Freshservice (IT service management), Freshchat (customer messaging), and Freshmarketer (marketing automation). Known for its affordability, intuitive UI, and rapid deployment, Freshworks serves over 60,000 customers worldwide, including brands like Bridgestone, Klarna, and American Express. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 2021, making it one of India’s prominent SaaS success stories. Freshworks is often praised for its customer-centric innovation, strong product ecosystem, and commitment to democratizing enterprise-grade software for mid-sized businesses.

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