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Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Head Hunter IndiaChennai, IN
19 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Chief Executive Officer / Sales Director – Software Product Development Venture

Location : [Confidential – Metro City]

Industry : Software Development / Enterprise SaaS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : C-Suite / Executive Leadership

About the Opportunity :

A well-established and diversified business group with decades of industrial expertise is venturing into enterprise software development. This is a greenfield initiative focused on building high-impact solutions for mid-to-large enterprises, particularly in domains such as CRM, ERP, and enterprise integration.

We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven CEO to lead this initiative from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in software product development and a strong orientation toward enterprise sales, with proven exposure to platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle .

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership :
  • Lead the setup and scale-up of the software business from inception to a growth-phase enterprise.
  • Define the long-term vision, positioning, and go-to-market strategy for enterprise software products.
  • Business Development & Sales Focus :
  • Identify high-value market opportunities and establish key enterprise accounts.
  • Build and lead a high-performing sales and pre-sales team with deep domain knowledge in platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle.
  • Product & Platform Strategy :
  • Oversee product roadmap and ensure alignment with market demands.
  • Collaborate with CTO / product leads to ensure successful product development lifecycle.
  • Operational Excellence :
  • Establish operational processes, hiring plans, P&L responsibilities, and key metrics.
  • Drive partnerships with enterprise clients, technology providers, and system integrators.
  • Team Building :
  • Hire and lead cross-functional teams across product, engineering, sales, and delivery.
  • Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity.

Desired Profile :

  • Experience :
  • 15–20+ years in software product development with at least 5+ years in a C-level or senior leadership role.
  • Strong track record of growing B2B software businesses and launching new enterprise products.
  • Prior experience with software ecosystems such as Salesforce, SAP, Oracle Cloud , or equivalent.
  • Skills :
  • Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS models, GTM strategy, and solution-based sales.
  • Ability to build strategic alliances and negotiate enterprise-level deals.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team-building capabilities.
  • Education :
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering / technology, as well as an MBA from a reputed institution, is preferred.

    • Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to build a tech business with full ownership and leadership autonomy.
  • Backed by a financially strong and strategically sound parent company.
  • Exposure to high-growth markets and next-gen enterprise platforms.
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