Sales Development Manager

n8n•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination. n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 260 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve: Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders Earned 190K+ GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects Backed by top investors, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our SAP's recent strategic investment - bringing us to a $5.2bn valuation That’s the company we’ve built. Now we’d love to see what you can build. If you’re applying, try n8n out - whether you’re technical or not - and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us. The easiest place to start is here: app.n8n.cloud/register. We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us. About the role This position is hybrid and based in our Boston office, with an in-office expectation of three days per week. n8n is hiring an SDR Manager to build and lead our first US-based SDR team, establishing the local leadership, coaching, and operating cadence needed to scale enterprise pipeline in North America. Based in Boston, you will manage a team covering both inbound and outbound motions: hiring and onboarding new SDRs, coaching day-to-day execution, raising sales quality, and partnering with Enterprise AEs and GTM leadership to drive pipeline outcomes. This role suits someone who is early in their leadership journey and enjoys hands-on coaching, thrives in fast-growing environments, and wants to help shape a new regional SDR motion from the ground up.

Requirements

1–2 years leading or managing SDRs, ideally across both inbound and outbound motions
B2B SaaS background with a clear understanding of SaaS sales processes and metrics
Proven track record in sales development and how high-performing SDR teams generate qualified pipeline
Coaching mindset, with experience developing SDRs through feedback, role plays, call reviews, and structured enablement
Strong interpersonal skills; able to coach junior talent and engage senior stakeholders
Enterprise sales acumen across prospecting, qualification, and creating relevance with senior buyers
Fluency with Salesforce, Outreach, and prospecting platforms for managing activity and performance
Based in Boston and able to work from the office three days per week

Nice To Haves

Experience selling to technical personas or genuine interest in automation, AI, or developer tools
Practical use of AI and prospecting tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Apollo
Cross-functional experience partnering with AEs, RevOps, People, or Marketing on pipeline, hiring, events, or reporting

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and enable four Boston-based SDRs across inbound and outbound pipeline generation
Hire, onboard, ramp, and develop SDRs as the US team scales
Build a high-performance culture grounded in preparation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support prospecting into enterprise accounts and the development of outbound strategies for technical buyers
Partner with Enterprise AEs to align SDR coverage with territory and account priorities
Track activity, conversion, and pipeline metrics to identify coaching and process improvements
Run hands-on coaching across qualification, messaging, outreach, objection handling, and role plays
Strengthen the team's sales acumen and confidence with senior technical stakeholders
Ensure effective use of Salesforce, Outreach, and prospecting tools to reduce ramp time and improve execution
Build strong working relationships with US sales leadership, Enterprise AEs, RevOps, People, and Marketing
Provide clear reporting on SDR performance, pipeline contribution, hiring, and ramp progress
Support event follow-up, regional campaigns, and feedback loops as n8n's US presence expands

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Ownership with equity
20 vacation days
8 sick days
Public holidays
Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-seeded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance to support you and your loved ones.
€1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.
$100 per month to support projects you care about.
Unlimited AI budget to explore and use the best tools to boost productivity and creativity.