Sophos

Manager, Sales Development Representatives

Sophos$91K — $152K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in a Sales Development role
  • Inside sales experience
  • Ability to lead teams across multiple countries
  • Experience in high-volume outbound sales
  • Familiarity with technical products, preferably in the cybersecurity sector
  • Process-oriented approach to lead management
  • Understanding of the IT channel dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to drive pipeline strategy initiatives
  • Lead, coach, and develop a diverse SDR team
  • Oversee lead qualification and prospecting efforts
  • Build relationships with Sales, Channel, and Marketing for smooth execution
  • Collaborate on targeted campaigns to enhance pipeline creation
  • Optimize SDR tools and workflows for greater efficiency
  • Recruit and mentor new SDR members, managing performance
  • Provide data-driven productivity reporting to regional leadership

Benefits

  • Remote-first work model with some hybrid roles
  • Engaging team culture with a focus on innovation
  • Diversity and inclusion networks for community and advocacy
  • Annual volunteer days and charity initiatives
  • Employee sustainability programs to minimize environmental impact
  • Wellbeing initiatives including fitness and wellness training
  • Monthly webinars focusing on employee health and wellbeing
Full Job Description
Role Summary

This position is responsible for Managing a Sales Development Representative (SDR) team and contributing to shaping a high-performing, efficient lead-qualification and pipeline-creation function.

The role centers on developing and supporting a diverse team of phone-based SDRs who drive both outbound new-logo development and inbound opportunity qualification. In addition to overseeing early-stage pipeline activities, the Sales Development Manager collaborates with Marketing and Sales leadership to design and implement processes that accelerate go-to-market execution, including strategic call-downs, targeted campaigns, and new-logo hyper-growth initiatives.

This position will oversee SDR operations and team management across the mid-market segments in North America region and is based in Dallas, Texas. This role is hybrid and requires an in-office presence three days per week.

What You Will Do

  • Partner with Regional Marketing and Sales leadership to drive Americas pipeline strategy, including new-logo development and cross/upsell initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed SDR team, ensuring consistent performance and high-quality pipeline generation.
  • Oversee inbound lead qualification and outbound prospecting to deliver sales-ready opportunities that meet monthly and quarterly targets.
  • Build strong relationships with Sales, Channel, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment, smooth handoffs, and effective GTM execution.
  • Collaborate with Marketing Managers to execute targeted call-downs and direct-to-market campaigns that accelerate pipeline creation.
  • Work with Sales/Marketing Operations and IT to enhance SDR tools, workflows, and systems (e.g., SFDC) for greater efficiency.
  • Recruit, onboard, and mentor new SDR team members; manage performance through regular coaching, feedback, and formal reviews.
  • Provide clear, data-driven reporting on team productivity, pipeline contribution, and attainment to regional leadership.
  • Support global SDR initiatives by contributing insights, refining processes, and aligning regional execution to global standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through proactive feedback, performance optimization, and recognition of top contributors.


What You Will Bring

  • 1-2 years minimum relevant SDR Management experience
  • Prior inside sales / sales development experience would be an asset
  • Experience leading teams across multiple countries, languages and time zones an asset
  • Experienced in a high-volume outbound, phone based lead generation/sales
  • Demonstrated ability to work with Sales Leadership to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Experience with technical products in the hi-tech industry. Cyber security experience an asset
  • Process oriented in lead management
  • Working in a channel based company, understanding of the IT channel


In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $91,700 to $152,600. In addition to the base salary, there's a component for target sales commissions alongside a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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About Sophos

Sophos Group plc is a British based security software and hardware company. Sophos develops products for communication endpoint, encryption, network security, email security, mobile security and unified threat management. Sophos is primarily focused on providing security software to 100- to 5,000-seat organizations. While not a primary focus, Sophos also protects home users, through free and paid antivirus solutions intended to demonstrate product functionality. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by Thoma Bravo in February 2020.
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