Growth Manager - Sales

About Fast Party

Fast Party is an AI-powered event planning and management platform that helps individuals and organizations seamlessly organize events, manage parties, coordinate guests, and leverage AI assistance for event-related decisions. We're revolutionizing how people plan everything from intimate birthday parties to large-scale corporate events.

Our platform features intelligent tools including AI-powered recommendations (Antsy), live location tracking, comprehensive guest management, integrated communication, and specialized Event Groups for recurring event organizers like schools, clubs, religious organizations, and influencers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial  Growth Manager - Sales  with 3-5 years of experience to build and lead our sales function from the ground up. Based in Hyderabad, you will be responsible for establishing our sales strategy, acquiring our first customers in the city, and creating a scalable playbook for expansion to other metros. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll wear multiple hats and directly shape the commercial success of Fast Party.

Location :  Hyderabad (On-site)

Experience :  3-5 years in B2B / B2C sales, preferably in SaaS, consumer apps, or event tech

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for both B2C (individual event planners) and B2B (organizations) segments

Identify and prioritize high-value customer segments in Hyderabad : schools, colleges, religious organizations, clubs, corporate event teams, wedding planners, and influencers

Create segment-specific sales playbooks and pitch materials tailored to different customer personas

Build relationships with event management companies, venues, caterers, and other complementary service providers for partnerships

Own end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to conversion and onboarding

Growth & Market Development - Hyderabad Focus

Establish Fast Party as the go-to event platform in Hyderabad through strategic outreach and networking

Build a pipeline of anchor customers across key segments (target : 50+ organizations in Year 1)

Conduct product demos, presentations, and workshops for potential customers

Experiment with different acquisition channels and optimize for CAC and conversion

Gather market feedback to inform product development and positioning

Create case studies and success stories from early adopters

Revenue & Metrics Optimization

Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets for both individual users and organizational accounts

Develop pricing strategies and packages for different customer segments

Drive conversion from free users to paid plans through data-driven outreach and engagement

Focus on Event Groups adoption for organizations with recurring events

Track, analyze, and optimize key growth metrics : CAC, LTV, conversion rates, average deal size, payback period, churn rate

Build dashboards and reports to monitor sales funnel health and performance

Customer Success & Retention

Ensure smooth onboarding and activation of new customers

Build strong relationships with early customers to drive retention and referrals

Collect testimonials and create reference cases for future sales

Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts

Work with product team to improve user experience based on customer feedback

Process Building & Documentation

Document sales processes, best practices, and learnings for future team scaling

Create sales collateral, templates, pitch decks, and tools for scalability

Build repeatable frameworks for market entry that can be replicated in other cities

As budget allows, recruit and train junior sales team members

Required Qualifications

Experience & Skills

3-5 years of sales / growth experience  in B2B SaaS, consumer apps, event tech, or related industries

Proven track record of  meeting or exceeding sales targets  in early-stage or growth environments

Experience selling to  diverse customer segments  (both transactional B2C and consultative B2B)

Strong understanding of  growth frameworks, funnels, and conversion optimization

Demonstrated ability to  build from scratch  - comfortable with ambiguity and wearing multiple hats

Excellent  presentation and communication skills  in English and Telugu / Hindi

Strong  relationship-building abilities  with stakeholders at all levels

Data-driven mindset  with proficiency in CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho), analytics, and Excel / Google Sheets

Domain Knowledge (Preferred)

Experience in event planning, hospitality, community platforms, or membership organizations

Understanding of the Hyderabad market landscape and business culture

Existing network in education, religious institutions, or community organizations

Familiarity with AI-powered products and ability to articulate AI value propositions

Experience with PLG (Product-Led Growth) strategies and freemium models

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial spirit  - self-starter who thrives in startup environments

Hustler mentality  - willing to do cold outreach, attend events, and build relationships from ground zero

Strategic thinker  with strong execution capabilities

Experimental mindset  - comfortable testing hypotheses and learning from failures

Customer-obsessed  - genuine interest in solving customer problems

Collaborative  - works well with product, marketing, and tech teams

Growth-oriented  - constantly seeking ways to improve processes and results

Why Join Fast Party?

✅  Founding Team Impact  - Shape the sales function and strategy from day one

✅  High Ownership  - Your work directly influences the company's growth trajectory

✅  AI-First Product  - Sell cutting-edge technology that genuinely helps customers

✅  Market Timing  - Join India's booming event tech sector with a unique AI advantage

✅  Rapid Learning  - Work directly with founders and gain startup leadership experience

✅  Career Growth  - Potential to become Head of Sales as we expand

✅  Build Your Team  - Opportunity to hire and lead as we scale

✅  Equity Opportunity  - Share in the company's success as an early team member

Fast Party is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To Apply :  Send your application to careers@fastparty.ai with subject line "Growth Manager - Sales | Hyderabad"