Global SDR Leadership & Early-Career Talent Architect

Workday; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Sales Development Manager – Ascent Program to shape the global Sales Development organization. You will own strategy and operations for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining early career talent across regions, aligning Talent Acquisition, Sales Enablement, Finance, and regional SDR leads.

You will manage SDR interns, partner on talent sourcing, and drive curricula, competencies, and ROI metrics while championing retention and internal mobility in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Sales Development and 2+ years as an Account Executive
• 2+ years mentoring/coaching experience
• Strong strategic alignment capabilities and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the Sales Development function strategy and global program
• Lead SDR internship program and ROI metrics, including onboarding and mentoring
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to design and execute talent sourcing for early career candidates
• Bridge Talent Acquisition with Sales Enablement to onboard and enable new hires across regions
• Design experiential learning paths and AI-driven tools to accelerate time-to-productivity
• Standardize global SDR resources and maintain clear documentation of processes and governance

Skills

Strategic alignment

Mentoring

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Workday is seeking a Sales Development Manager – Ascent Program to shape the global Sales Development organization. You will own strategy and operations for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining early career talent across regions, aligning Talent Acquisition, Sales Enablement, Finance, and regional SDR leads.

You will manage SDR interns, partner on talent sourcing, and drive curricula, competencies, and ROI metrics while championing retention and internal mobility in a fast-paced,