Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) Associate

<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Join the innovative team at Weekday AI as an Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) Associate!<br><br></strong></p> <p>This is for Internal Role</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote</p> <p><strong>Stipend:</strong> Up to 30,000 INR (Fixed + Variable)</p> <p><strong>Work Hours:</strong> 10AM to 7PM IST</p> <p><strong>Working day</strong> : Monday - Saturday</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>A Little About Us:</strong></p> <p>At Weekday AI, we're not just another startup; we're on a mission to transform the hiring landscape. Backed by Y Combinator and with connections to influential investors, we're carving out a niche in the recruitment industry. Our powerful outreach tools and extensive database of white-collar talent make us a leader in delivering top-notch recruitment solutions.</p> <p>If you're seeking a dynamic environment where your contributions matter, Weekday AI is the perfect place for you!<br><br><strong>About the Role :</strong><br>We are looking for Customer Relationship Managers (CRM) Associates who can build strong relationships with candidates through professional and engaging conversations.<br>The ideal candidate should be able to make conversations feel natural, comfortable, and engaging while collecting the required details accurately.<br>You will be responsible for being the first point of interaction for candidates and ensuring they have a positive experience throughout the initial stages of the hiring process.</p> <p></p><p><br></p><p></p> <div>₹3,60,000 - ₹4,80,000 a year</div><small><div> <div> <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 24pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Conduct initial candidate interaction calls in a conversational and engaging manner</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Collect and verify candidate information accurately</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Build rapport and maintain a positive candidate experience during calls</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Understand candidate motivations, preferences, and expectations through thoughtful conversations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Encourage candidates to research and engage with the company and opportunity</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maintain professionalism and empathy while handling candidates across different experience levels</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ensure smooth communication and timely follow-ups with candidates</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maintain detailed and accurate notes from candidate interactions</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Coordinate effectively with internal hiring teams and stakeholders</span></p> </li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 24pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">What We’re Looking For</span></strong></h1> <h2 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Communication Skills</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong verbal communication skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to speak confidently and naturally on calls</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to maintain conversational flow without sounding scripted</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rapport Building</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to make candidates feel comfortable and heard</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to handle conversations with warmth and professionalism</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Listening & Candidate Handling</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong active listening skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to ask relevant follow-up questions</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to handle candidates professionally, even in rushed or difficult situations</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Conversational Screening Skills</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to ask structured questions in a smooth and conversational manner</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to guide conversations naturally while collecting all required information</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Emotional Intelligence</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to understand candidate tone, comfort, and engagement levels</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to adapt communication style based on candidate seniority and situation</span></p> </li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 24pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preferred Qualities</span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Prior experience in recruitment, customer relationship management, talent acquisition, sales, or client-facing roles</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong people skills and relationship-building mindset</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to multitask and manage candidate interactions efficiently</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Organized and process-oriented approach</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div></small> <p> </p><h1 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 24pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">What Success Looks Like in This Role</span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Candidates feel comfortable and engaged during conversations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Calls feel human and conversational rather than transactional</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Accurate information is collected without compromising candidate experience</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Candidates remain interested and responsive throughout the hiring process</span></p> </li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 24pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ideal Candidate</span></strong></h1> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Someone who:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">enjoys talking to people</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">communicates with clarity and empathy</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">can balance professionalism with warmth</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">understands how to build trust quickly</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">can make structured conversations feel natural</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p>

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