Sr. Manager, Business Development

Replit

• $120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales development with 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Track record of building and scaling BDR teams in high-growth settings
  • Strong knowledge of outbound prospecting and demand generation
  • Proficient in coaching and mentoring junior sales talent
  • Data-driven approach to optimizing performance management
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with CRM systems and sales tools like Hubspot and Salesforce
  • Ability to effectively recruit and assess SDR candidates

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and scale a team of Business Development Representatives
  • Develop and implement BDR processes and best practices
  • Coach and mentor team members on sales techniques
  • Collaborate with sales leadership to refine territory assignments and performance metrics
  • Communicate Replit's vision compellingly to prospects
  • Partner with marketing to enhance lead quality and conversion
  • Analyze team performance data to improve strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary & Equity
  • 401(k) Program with 4% match
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Holidays
  • Quarterly Team Gatherings
  • In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
  • Autonomous Work Environment
Full Job Description
Replit is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead and scale our outbound sales development team as we expand our go-to-market efforts. This role will oversee a team of BDRs (Business Development Representatives) proactively targeting and engaging high-potential accounts to build a robust pipeline for our Account Executives.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on outbound prospecting experience and proven leadership skills, a strong understanding of the modern GTM technology, previous experience in creating systems and orchestrating technology to support an efficient & scalable 0->1 outbound workflow, and previous experience collaborating tightly with marketing and sales ops to build highly-targeted account lists and multi-channel outreach sequences. Experience & interest in vibe coding and/or technical experience is highly valued.

This position is critical to our go-to-market strategy, responsible for defining our outbound playbook, identifying key target personas, hiring top-tier talent, coaching team members, and ensuring persistent, high-quality outreach & pipeline generation across all segments from SMB to Enterprise. You'll establish the foundation for scalable revenue growth while architecting a personalized first-touch experience that sets the tone for their Replit journey.

We believe this role offers a distinctive opportunity for proven sales development professionals who excel in both strategic account targeting and team leadership, with a passion for technology and AI. You'll leverage your expertise to build a world-class BDR organization that effectively cuts through the noise to communicate Replit's value proposition: a world where anyone can create software using natural language.

In this role you will...
  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of Business Development Representatives
  • Develop and implement BDR processes, playbooks, and best practices for cold and warm-outbound channels
  • Coach and mentor BDRs on qualification methodology, objection handling, and pipeline generation techniques
  • Partner with sales leadership to provide feedback on territory assignments, quotas, performance metrics, lead handoff processes
  • Evangelize a future where anyone can create software in natural language, ensuring your team can articulate this vision compellingly
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations to optimize lead routing, provide feedback on campaign effectiveness, and improve lead quality & conversion
  • Analyze team performance data and implement strategies to improve conversion rates and meeting quality
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard new SDR/BDR team members as the organization scales
  • Maintain accountability for team quota attainment and individual BDR development
  • Work closely with Account Executives and AE leaders to ensure smooth handoffs and tight feedback loops
  • Uphold CRM hygiene and reporting accuracy across the SDR organization
  • Stay current on industry trends and competitive landscape to inform team strategy


Required skills and experience:
  • 5+ years of sales development experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role, preferably some with a technical ICP
  • Proven track record of building and scaling BDR teams, preferably in a high-growth environment
  • Strong individual contributor background with deep understanding of both inbound & outbound prospecting, demand gen strategies, and industry best practices
  • Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities with experience developing junior sales talent
  • Data-driven approach to performance management and process optimization
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems and sales tools (e.g., Hubspot/SFDC, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Clay, SmartLead, Outreach, Default, etc)
  • Ability to recruit, interview, and assess SDR candidates effectively
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with marketing and sales teams
  • Passion for technology and ability to quickly learn and teach complex technical concepts
  • Experience with or strong interest in AI and machine learning is a plus


Nice to have:
  • You're an active Replit user
  • You've worked at an early-stage startup or in developer tools
  • Experience building inbound SDR programs from 0-1 and/or scaling from early stage
  • Basic understanding of software development or coding concepts
  • Experience with multi-channel prospecting (email, phone, social)
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience)


Tools + Tech Stack for this role
  • Replit
  • Hubspot CRM (Salesforce coming soon)
  • ZoomInfo
  • Outreach
  • Gong
  • Chorus
  • Clay
  • SmartLead
  • Nooks
  • Default
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Hashboard, Hex
This role may not be a fit if
  • You're not based in the Salt Lake City area and/or willing to relocate
  • You have no interest in understanding the software development lifecycle or learning basic coding concepts
  • You're not passionate about AI
  • You prefer individual contributor work over people management and team building
  • You're uncomfortable with a fast-paced startup environment where priorities may shift quickly


This is a full-time hybrid role and has an in-office requirement.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary & Equity

💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Autonomous Work Environment

In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)

Quarterly Team Gatherings

In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)

Want to learn more about what we are up to?
  • Meet the Replit Agent
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  • Replit Blog
  • Amjad TED Talk

Interviewing + Culture at Replit
  • Operating Principles
  • Reasons not to work at Replit


This is a full-time hybrid role and has an in-office requirement.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary & Equity

💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Autonomous Work Environment

In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)

Quarterly Team Gatherings

In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)

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