SDR facilitating lead contact and qualification for sales growth at a tech company. Engaging with inbound leads and collaborating with sales and marketing teams.
About the role
- Manager leading Sales Development Representatives for B2B SaaS at Tailscale. Coaching, strategizing, and driving team performance in the sales development process.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Sales Development Representatives with clear goals, actionable feedback, and ongoing skill development.
- Become an expert in how Tailscale solves real customer problems, and train your team to articulate that value with clarity and confidence.
- Build, refine, and operationalize our prospecting playbook across inbound and outbound channels.
- Drive team performance through regular coaching sessions, call reviews, pipeline reviews, and weekly/monthly operational cadences.
- Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and Enablement to align ICP, improve lead quality, run campaigns, and accelerate pipeline creation.
- Own SDR KPIs: track performance, forecast pipeline creation, and use data to identify opportunities for conversion improvements.
- Recruit, onboard, and ramp exceptional SDR talent, helping them grow into future Account Executives or leaders at Tailscale.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high-energy culture rooted in curiosity, accountability, and customer empathy.
- Represent the SDR team in cross-functional planning and help shape our go-to-market strategy as we scale.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience leading SDR or BDR teams in a B2B SaaS environment
- A track record of coaching SDRs, improving prospecting performance, and consistently meeting pipeline targets
- Experience in outbound and inbound prospecting motions across multiple segments and personas
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex ideas simply
- A data-driven mindset - comfortable using metrics, reporting, and tooling (Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, Sales Navigator, etc.) to guide decisions
- Ability to manage many activities and priorities simultaneously while keeping the team focused on what matters most
- A passion for coaching, developing future sales talent, and helping others succeed
- Willingness to travel 25% for industry events and team gatherings, with week-long quarterly stays in Vancouver during the first 2–3 quarters
Benefits
- An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
- A competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
- Remote first company – most of our teams work fully remotely.
- Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
- Support for your personal and professional development.
- Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
- A build-your-own home office setup.
- Generous parental leave program from your first day.
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