Role Overview
As Senior Manager, Business Development, you will own the end-to-end strategy, operating model, and execution of how new enterprise business is generated, qualified, and accelerated across the US Enterprise, Canada, and Strategic Accounts territories. You will lead and develop a high-performing Business Development organization, advancing pipeline sophistication through data, AI-enabled tools, and disciplined execution while building scalable talent development and enablement practices.
You will serve as a strategic partner on regional go-to-market strategy, pipeline priorities, conversion performance, and market expansion -translating business objectives into scalable pipeline programs and identifying opportunities to strengthen enterprise prospect engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Execution
- Own the end-to-end Business Development strategy across territories, aligning pipeline generation priorities, resource allocation, and execution with regional revenue and market expansion objectives.
- Drive predictable pipeline creation and improve funnel performance by identifying opportunities to strengthen conversion, pipeline quality, prospect engagement, and alignment with enterprise sales priorities.
- Partner with senior Sales and Marketing leaders on account-based programs, market priorities, target account strategies, and integrated pipeline initiatives.
- Analyze pipeline data, campaign performance, conversion trends, and prospect engagement to identify strategic opportunities and translate insights into improvements.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing regional BDR organization with clear performance expectations, strengthened leadership capability, and a culture of accountability, growth, and internal mobility.
- Build and scale a talent development engine with individualized development plans, structured skill-building programs, and clear career pathways into Account Executive, Sales Engineering, Marketing, and leadership roles.
- Establish a scalable enablement framework across onboarding, ongoing development, coaching, and certification to accelerate ramp time and raise performance standards.
- Identify and develop high-potential talent, strengthening coaching capability and creating succession pathways.
Building High-Performance Culture
- Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability structures that drive excellence while fostering psychological safety and trust within the organization.
- Create a competitive yet collaborative environment where team members are empowered to own results, take intelligent risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Celebrate wins consistently, share learning from setbacks, and maintain transparency on business performance and market conditions to keep the team aligned and motivated.
- Foster a culture of healthy competition internally while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other teams to drive shared outcomes.
- Model the behaviors and work ethic expected across the organization -demonstrating resilience, growth mindset, and commitment to developing others.
Process & Operations
- Design scalable operating processes, playbooks, and performance standards that create consistency across a distributed team and strengthen institutional capability as the organization grows.
- Oversee regional pipeline forecasting, performance measurement, and operating rhythms, providing senior leadership with actionable insights into pipeline health, risks, and opportunities.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and other stakeholders to remove pipeline barriers and improve execution.
- Champion modern CRM, sales engagement, analytics, and AI-enabled prospecting capabilities, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and decision-making.
Scaling & Influence
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to share successful operating models and help establish repeatable standards that scale across teams.
- Influence Business Development practices beyond the region, contributing to the evolution of organizational capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in SaaS or cloud Business Development, Sales Development, Inside Sales, or related revenue functions
- 4+ years of progressive people leadership, including demonstrated success leading BDR/SDR teams in complex enterprise sales environments
- Proven track record building and executing pipeline generation strategies that support enterprise revenue growth
- Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams and creating meaningful career progression for sales talent
- Strong understanding of enterprise sales motions, including complex buying cycles, strategic account engagement, and account-based approaches
- Experience leading regional or distributed teams and establishing scalable operating rhythms and enablement practices
- Demonstrated ability to translate pipeline, conversion, and engagement data into strategic business insights
- Strong proficiency with Salesforce, Salesloft, Tableau, or comparable CRM, sales engagement, and analytics platforms
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and cross-functional organizations
- Strong business acumen, executive communication, coaching, and organizational leadership capabilities
- Track record building and scaling high-performance cultures with clear accountability, competitive spirit, and strong internal mobility
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or scaling Business Development organizations within multinational, enterprise SaaS, or high-growth technology environments
- Experience developing frontline talent and future leaders, including structured career development and succession planning
- Strong background in account-based marketing and multi-threaded enterprise prospecting
- Experience implementing AI-enabled prospecting, sales engagement, or analytics capabilities within a revenue organization
- Ability to quickly understand and credibly articulate complex cloud, customer experience, and AI-powered technology solutions
Compensation:This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.
$108,500.00 - $190,700.00
Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Telehealth coverage
- Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
- Development and career growth opportunities
- Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching program
- Adoption Assistance
- Fertility treatments
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What Happens After You ApplyAfter you apply, here's what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
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