Senior Manager, Sales Development

Rippling People Center Inc. • Austin, TX

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Rippling, Sales Development is the driving force behind two main functions: pipeline creation and career development. We execute with a high level of urgency to partner with marketing and our sales partners to drive demand and create new business opportunities. Simultaneously we double down on the development of our people; creating career paths that allow reps to move through the SDR org and into more strategic roles that align with their future career aspirations. As a Senior Manager, you're focused on coaching and developing your managers, building a world class prospecting culture and creating repeatable processes that elevate our business. Your organization will be a mixture of Inbound and Outbound teams, and you will partner with world class Sales & Marketing business partners.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in sales development or inside sales leadership roles, with at least 2 years experience managing managers
• Proven track record of scaling and managing SDR teams in a high-growth environment
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN Selling) and lead generation best practices
• Expertise in CRM (Salesforce), sales engagement platforms (like Outreach), and analytics tools (such as Tableau)
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage analytics for decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SaaS, technology, or B2B industries is preferred
• Background in HR/HR Technology

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the SDR team to goals, objectives, and quota achievement
• Cultivate a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability and ongoing growth.
• Optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor team performance, efficiency, and success.
• Proactively identify and address gaps and challenges within the team
• Take ownership of and action on business projects and initiatives
• Monitor and maintain a healthy partnership with Sales Leadership, RevOps, Marketing and Talent
• Partake in building the team and being a part of interview panels and feedback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees