What a Sales Executive at 0–1 year can own
Scope: lead follow-ups, scripted demos and CRM updates against a daily activity target.
Supervision
Needs a named reviewer. Plan on daily check-ins for the first month and a review of every piece of work that reaches a customer or production.
Typical titles
Junior, Associate, Trainee or Graduate Engineer / Executive
Typical responsibilities at this level
- Call and follow up inbound and assigned leads
- Book meetings and demos
- Keep the CRM up to date
- Prepare quotations
Skills and tools to screen for
The skills are the same across bands — the depth is what changes. At 0–1 year, screen for communication, resilience and asking good questions.
Core skills
- Prospecting and follow-up
- Needs discovery
- Objection handling
- CRM discipline
- Negotiation basics
Common tools
- A CRM (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Phone and WhatsApp Business
- Excel / Sheets
How to assess a 0–1 year candidate
At this band you are hiring for learning speed and fundamentals, not a track record. Projects, internships and a short practical task tell you far more than marks or certificates.
Practical exercise
A 10-minute role-play selling your product to a sceptical buyer — score the questions they ask, not the pitch.
Red flag at this band: Unwilling to discuss targets or incentives at all.
Indicative sales executive salary by experience (India)
| Experience | Indicative CTC | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 year | ₹2.5–4.5 LPA | Entry level |
| 1–3 years | ₹3.5–7 LPA | Early career |
| 3–5 years | ₹6–12 LPA | Mid-level |
Indicative market ranges for India, rounded, for guidance only — not MyInternships.in platform data. Metros and funded product companies tend to pay toward the top; tier-2 cities and services firms toward the bottom. Always benchmark against the candidate’s current CTC.
Interview questions for 0–1 year of experience
- Before pitching, what do you ask a new lead?
- How do you respond to “it’s too expensive”?
- How many quality calls can you make in a day, and how do you track them?
- Tell me about a time someone said no and you still got a yes later.
Notice period and ramp-up
Usually an immediate joiner or on a 15–30 day notice. Many are finishing a 2026 degree or a first internship, so confirm the exact date they can start.
Expect four to eight weeks before they are independently useful on routine work, faster if the internship was in the same stack or function.
Job description template
Job title: Sales Executive (0–1 year experience)
About the role: We are hiring a Sales Executive with 0–1 year of experience who can own lead follow-ups, scripted demos and CRM updates against a daily activity target. You will work with our team on call and follow up inbound and assigned leads and grow into broader ownership over time.
Responsibilities
- Call and follow up inbound and assigned leads
- Book meetings and demos
- Keep the CRM up to date
- Prepare quotations
Requirements
- 0–1 year (internship experience counts)
- Working knowledge of Prospecting and follow-up, Needs discovery, Objection handling
- Comfort with CRM discipline and Negotiation basics
- Clear written and spoken communication in English
Nice to have
- An internship or project using A CRM (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce) or Phone and WhatsApp Business
- Evidence of learning on their own — a course project, blog or open-source contribution
CTC: ₹2.5–4.5 LPA (indicative — set your own band; stating it in the post improves response)
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Where to find 0–1 year sales executive candidates
Most candidates at this band come from graduates from any stream, BBA/MBA (marketing) and candidates with retail, telesales or field-sales experience.
- Be explicit about fixed pay, incentive structure and field versus inside sales — it is the first thing applicants check.
- Screen on a short phone call; spoken communication matters more than the résumé here.
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What can a sales executive with 0–1 year of experience handle?
Lead follow-ups, scripted demos and CRM updates against a daily activity target. Typical work at this band includes call and follow up inbound and assigned leads; book meetings and demos; keep the CRM up to date. Needs a named reviewer. Plan on daily check-ins for the first month and a review of every piece of work that reaches a customer or production.
What is the salary of a sales executive with 0–1 year of experience in India?
As an indicative market range, ₹2.5–4.5 LPA CTC — roughly ₹21,000 to ₹38,000 a month before deductions. Pay varies with city, company size, industry and the candidate’s current CTC; metros and funded product companies usually pay towards the top of the range. This is a guide, not MyInternships.in platform data.
How should I assess a sales executive at the 0–1 year level?
Focus on communication, resilience and asking good questions. A practical that works well: a 10-minute role-play selling your product to a sceptical buyer — score the questions they ask, not the pitch. At this band you are hiring for learning speed and fundamentals, not a track record. Projects, internships and a short practical task tell you far more than marks or certificates.
How long is the notice period for a sales executive with 0–1 year of experience?
Usually an immediate joiner or on a 15–30 day notice. Many are finishing a 2026 degree or a first internship, so confirm the exact date they can start. Expect four to eight weeks before they are independently useful on routine work, faster if the internship was in the same stack or function.
Where can I find sales executive candidates with 0–1 year of experience?
Most come from graduates from any stream, BBA/MBA (marketing) and candidates with retail, telesales or field-sales experience. Be explicit about fixed pay, incentive structure and field versus inside sales — it is the first thing applicants check. On MyInternships.in you can post the role free and reach 63,000+ registered candidates and 45,000+ resumes on file; the platform is strongest at the entry and early-career end.
Should I hire a sales executive fresher, an intern or someone with 0–1 year of experience?
An intern suits a trial project or a seasonal peak; a fresher or 0–1 year hire suits a permanent seat you can train into. Candidates with a relevant internship behind them usually ramp up faster than pure freshers. If you are open to candidates with no experience at all, see our Hire Sales Marketing Freshers page.
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