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Senior Manager, Business Development

Senior Manager, Business Development

Ironclad Inc.San Francisco, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Business runs on contracts. Every dollar earned, relationship formed, and advantage gained comes down to the contract that makes it real. But getting a contract done is more complicated than it should be. And when contract data is buried, leaders can’t see risks, obligations, or act in time.

Ironclad is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets. Contracts move faster, insights surface instantly, and agents push work forward, all with you in control. Whether you’re buying or selling, Ironclad unifies the entire process on one intelligent platform, providing leaders with the visibility they need to stay one step ahead. That’s why the world’s most transformative organizations, from OpenAI to the World Health Organization and the Associated Press, trust Ironclad to accelerate their business.

We’re consistently recognized as a leader in the industry : a Leader in the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management, a Fortune Great Place to Work six years running, and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Ironclad has also been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On.

We’re backed by leading investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on .

Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. Every company, in every country, in every industry runs on contracts, but managing these contracts slows companies down and costs them millions of dollars. L’Oréal, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA.

Ironclad is writing the narrative that shows how beautiful and functional contracting will change business. We’re a leader in the Forrester Wave for Contract Lifecycle Management. We have been recognized as a Fortune Great Place to Work for four consecutive years. Our innovation and work culture have been recognized by Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2023, Forbes’ 50 Most Promising AI Companies, Wing Venture Capital\'s Enterprise Tech 30, and Gartner\'s Magic Quadrant. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and strive to foster a positive, inclusive culture. We’re backed by leading investors like Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on and Twitter.

The Senior Manager, Business Development will manage, coach and mentor a team of highly motivated sales reps. The ideal candidate is data-driven and enjoys building and scaling processes, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving alignment with sales to drive exceptional results.

Responsibilities

  • Build & Develop a Team :

Recruit, interview, and hire excellent Outbound Business Development Representatives (BDRs) at scale

  • Mentor and guide BDRs through career progression
  • Partner with leaders in the organization to build career pathways and support readiness programs into new roles
  • Increase efficiency & productivity

    • Drive a high performance, high accountability culture to achieve and exceed sales development goals

  • Foster a strong coaching culture by supporting your BDRs through call coaching, sequence review and development, email and social selling strategies, objection handling
  • Partner with Sales Enablement on the delivery of new enablement programs, operational processes, iteration of existing programs
  • Be the go-to resource for day-to-day processes
  • Operational Excellence :

    • Assist in the execution and delivery of core operational tasks, including : account & territory assignments, process design and documentation, and change management.

  • Work closely with the BDRs to ensure quality efforts and how to manage proper follow-up.
  • Work closely with Marketing to identify and improve the most important KPIs for outbound pipeline creation, revenue generation, and campaign performance.
  • Work closely with PMM and Growth to understand our products and tie into outreach messaging. Maintaining a close feedback loop with Marketing at the top of funnel to help us understand what's working and what's not.
  • Forecast, report, track, and manage sales activities and results using Salesforce (CRM)
  • Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs, lead pipeline, conversion of qualified opportunities and overall effectiveness
  • Actionable Insight :

    • Identify and make recommendations for improvement in the areas of process, efficiency and productivity

  • Track sales team metrics and report data to senior leadership on a regular basis

    • Key Skills

  • BA / BS in relevant discipline preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience as an Outbound BDR Manager, or relevant sales experience
  • Have worked at a fast-paced, high-growth tech company (ideally selling into both mid-market and enterprise companies)
  • Experience with Salesforce (CRM) is required.
  • Experience with Outbound tools such as Outreach is required.
  • Experience with data and intent signal tools such as 6Sense and G2 is preferred
  • Highly fluent in designing and implementing outbound sales development playbooks, cadences, and best practices
  • Experience with scaling an Outbound BDR team and can think through career paths, compensation plans, segmenting the team, etc.
  • You use data and analytics to drive your decision making process, identify areas for improvement, and track progress
  • Great at motivating and inspiring BDRs to high performance
  • Excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Written samples may be requested.
  • Team and goal-oriented. High output; low ego

    • Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Take what you need vacation policy
  • Generous parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers

    • OTE Range : $180,000 - $230,000

    The OTE range represents the minimum and maximum of the OTE range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The OTE offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our OTE is just one component of Ironclad’s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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