Manager of Global Sales Development Team (USA Remote)

Manager Of Global Sales Development Team (USA Remote)

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission! A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.

As the Manager Of Global Sales Development Team at Gurobi Optimization, you will lead and inspire a high-performing global SDR team that drives pipeline growth and supports the company's business development goals. In this role, you will work across multiple regionsincluding the Americas, EMEA, and APJto create consistency, scalability, and excellence in sales development practices.

You will be responsible for developing people, refining processes, and aligning closely with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations to optimize lead generation and qualification. You will balance strategy and executionbuilding programs that enhance performance while fostering an inclusive and engaging culture that empowers team members to grow and succeed.

What You Will Be Doing?

• Lead, mentor, and coach a global team of SDRs across multiple regions (e.g., Americas, EMEA, and APJ), ensuring consistent performance and engagement.
• Set clear performance expectations and establish individual development plans to grow team members' skills and career trajectories.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through coaching, regular feedback, and recognition.
• Define and execute the global SDR strategy in alignment with company goals, sales targets, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop and implement scalable outreach and qualification processes to improve lead conversion and pipeline quality.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing leaders to align on messaging, target markets, ideal customer profiles (ICP), and lead scoring.
• Monitor SDR performance through KPIs such as activity levels, conversion rates, opportunity creation, and contribution to pipeline growth.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports that provide insights into team performance, lead flow, and campaign effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Marketing to refine lead generation and qualification strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations and RevOps to ensure systems, tools, and reporting support SDR efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with Enablement to develop training programs that improve product knowledge, messaging consistency, and outreach effectiveness.
• Lead hiring efforts for SDRs globally, ensuring diverse talent pipelines and equitable recruitment practices.

What Experience And Qualifications Should You Have?

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