Manager, Sales Development

Traveltechessentialist; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,750 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in New York seeks a Manager of Sales Development. This role involves hiring and developing a team of sales representatives to drive revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' managing experience in a SaaS environment and a proven record in sales quota achievement. Strong communication skills and a passion for coaching are essential. A competitive salary between $108,750 and $185,000 is offered, with a requirement for in-office presence 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a sales development team in a SaaS environment.
• Experience in a closing quota carrying role and proven track record.
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives at scale.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, and manage a team of sales development representatives.
• Design and deliver training workshops for prospecting techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute SDR initiatives.

Skills

Sales management

Coaching and mentoring

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Operational excellence

Job description

At Navan, Sales Development is more than pipeline generation—it's a strategic talent engine fueling the growth of our sales organization. As Manager of Sales Development, you will significantly shape our ability to scale by attracting, developing, and empowering exceptional talent to drive business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Hire, onboard and ramp a team of 6-8 sales development representatives and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets
• Design, deliver, and refine regular training and enablement workshops, with targeted coaching in prospecting techniques, objection handling, discovery conversations, call coaching, and other core sales development skills.
• Drive a consistent and impactful operational cadence through weekly and monthly meetings designed to align, inspire, and motivate SDRs to exceed goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, and Enablement to ensure alignment and seamless execution of SDR initiatives.
• Continuously assess, refine, and optimize SDR processes and strategies, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing measurable solutions.
• Act as a strategic partner to sales leadership, ensuring robust talent density, accelerated rep development, and consistent achievement of pipeline generation targets.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience managing sales development team in a SaaS company
• 1-3+ years experience in a closing quota carrying role (preferably as an Account Executive) and a proven track record of managing to core KPI’s
• Success in overachieving quotas and targets
• Ability to drive and manage cross-functional initiatives at scale
• A love for coaching and mentoring new sales leaders early in their own sales careers
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting to make quick, informed decisions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in-person or on the phone
• A passion for operational rigor and excellence. You love finding the levers to accelerate growth.
• A willingness to challenge the status quo. You are excited to experiment, measure and iterate.
• Must be OK with an in-office policy 4 days/week.

Pay Range

$108,750 — $185,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.

Accommodations

Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at [e-mail].