Jobs · Management · Illinois

SDR Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21) · Yorkville, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and scale a high-performing outbound sales development function focused on generating qualified pipeline opportunities
  • Lead, mentor, and coach SDRs to achieve individual and team performance goals
  • Design and optimize outbound prospecting strategies, messaging frameworks, and multi-channel engagement campaigns
  • Develop and execute account-based outreach programs targeting key decision-makers and enterprise prospects
  • Partner closely with field marketing teams to maximize pipeline generation from industry events, conferences, and campaigns
  • Manage pre-event prospecting, event engagement, and post-event follow-up activities to drive conversion opportunities
  • Establish and refine SDR processes, playbooks, KPIs, and performance metrics
  • Monitor pipeline health, forecast generation targets, and provide accurate reporting to leadership
  • Utilize sales engagement and CRM platforms to improve outreach effectiveness and team productivity
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and revenue operations teams to align pipeline generation efforts with business objectives
  • Analyze campaign performance and continuously optimize outbound strategies based on data and market feedback
  • Lead by example through direct involvement in prospecting, messaging development, event participation, and customer engagement
  • Ensure consistent execution standards and accountability across the sales development organization

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 8+ years of experience in sales, business development, or sales development, including at least 2 years managing SDR teams
  • Proven track record of building outbound pipeline generation programs from the ground up within a B2B SaaS environment
  • Experience selling into MSP, IT services, infrastructure, or technology-focused markets is highly desirable
  • Strong expertise with modern sales tools such as Outreach, Salesloft, Salesforce, HubSpot, ZoomInfo, Apollo, or similar platforms
  • Demonstrated success collaborating with field marketing teams to generate pipeline through events and industry conferences
  • Strong coaching and leadership capabilities with a passion for developing high-performing sales professionals
  • Demonstrated success creating scalable sales processes, playbooks, and performance frameworks
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills and a focus on measurable business outcomes
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments where processes are still being built and refined
  • Willingness to travel regularly for customer meetings, industry events, and business development activities
  • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution

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