Sales And Marketing Specialist

About Gurusmart Technology LLC

Gurusmart Technology LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity company based in Philadelphia (with operations expanding to Lagos, Nigeria). We build privacy-first, AI-powered tools to help individuals, students, non-profits, communities, and businesses detect and defend against phishing, smishing, data breaches, unsafe links, and password exposures — all without logging, tracking, or storing user data. Our flagship platform, OSINT.GurusmartTech, offers free, open-source intelligence tools that empower everyday users and organizations to stay safe in an era of rising digital threats.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic Sales & Marketing Specialist to lead customer acquisition, brand awareness, and revenue growth in Nigeria and beyond. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you’ll shape go-to-market strategy, close deals, and grow our user base for both our free toolkit and premium enterprise offerings (AI-assisted SOC, vulnerability scanning, automated patching, compliance automation).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales & marketing strategies to acquire SMBs, startups, non-profits, schools, and individual users in Nigeria and West Africa

• Identify and outreach to potential clients via LinkedIn, email, cold calls, WhatsApp, and local networks

• Manage full sales cycle: lead generation ? qualification ? demos ? negotiation ? close

• Create compelling content (social posts, emails, case studies, blog articles) highlighting our privacy-first AI tools and real-world impact

• Run targeted campaigns (LinkedIn ads, Google Ads, community events) to drive sign-ups and conversions

• Build and nurture partnerships with local tech communities, universities, and cybersecurity groups

• Track pipeline, forecast revenue, and report KPIs (leads, meetings, deals closed, MRR growth)

• Collaborate with product/research team to translate technical features (phishing detectors, breach checkers, URL scanners) into customer benefits

Requirements

• 2+ years in sales, business development, or marketing (tech/cybersecurity/SaaS preferred)

• Proven track record of closing deals and hitting targets

• Strong communication & presentation skills (English fluency required; Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa a plus)

• Comfortable with digital tools: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM (HubSpot/Pipedrive), Google Workspace, Canva

• Passion for cybersecurity, privacy, and helping underserved communities stay safe online

• Self-motivated, results-driven, able to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment

• On-site in Lagos (hybrid possible after onboarding)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based commission/bonus

• Flexible working hours & modern office in Lagos

• Chance to work on cutting-edge AI cybersecurity tools with global impact

• Fast-track career growth in a growing company