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Manager, Sales Development
General Summary:
The Manager of Sales Development is responsible for leading a team of entry level to experienced professionals focused on providing operational excellence to the organization by ensuring sales targets and individual metrics are met. This role supports the Sales team's contribution to the growth of the organization by attracting new partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results
Supervises support and/or professional level colleagues - managing a team in multiple regions of approximately 10 colleagues
Ensures policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders
Leads and prioritizes the daily activities of the team
Manages, mentors, and coaches to develop a collaborative and dynamic team
Coordinates cross-functional communication to align on initiatives and strategies to drive efficiency
Provides leadership in the areas of sales, management, metrics, systems, and processes
Creates and maintains tools and processes for successfully managing the overall Sales program and the individual initiatives
Leads sales efforts to build, forecast, identify, and address interdependencies
Researches and documents risks and high-level change management issues and delivers status on a regular cadence
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop successful sales campaigns
Identifies, determines, and recommends corrective action to mitigate risks and potential impacts to the enterprise
Develops reporting and communications for executive leadership and enterprise on overall sales performance, risks, updates, and requests
Recommends improvements on sales initiatives, delivery, and business analysis processes
Assists in the operational and tactical aspects of managing multiple opportunities throughout the sales lifecycle, including planning, executing, and closing
Serves as the point of contact for the Sales Development team and for sales-related information
Works cross-functionally to focus on planned demand generation campaigns and help the team execute on the campaigns
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exceptional leadership and strong sales experience
Proven ability to develop SDRs to AEs
Run effective one on one meetings with the team and team training sessions
Strong organizational skills to give the team direction
Professional presence suitable for interaction in meetings, in-person, or via email, as well as at internal and external facing events
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong knowledge of the IT field and industry standards
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and change management skills
Proficient in Microsoft applications • Ability to navigate SharePoint sites, upload documents, track versions, etc.
Strong organization and time-management skills
Detail-orientated with the ability to multitask and adjust to new tasks and priorities
Positive, can-do attitude and with willingness to work in a hyper-growth environment
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience
5+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of managerial experience
Previously been a SDR Manager, Account Executive, and understands the challenges of the roles
Saas, IT industry related experience would be a plus
ConnectWise platform, MSP, IT services, B2B software sales, industry knowledge is a plus
Working Conditions:
Fixed term 12 month contract
Onsite based out of our London
0-10% travel may be required
ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-671-6898.
Senior Manager, Sales Development