Manager, Sales Development
OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANYOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Sales Development Manager – Reading, GBRYour impactThe Sales Development Manager will report to the Senior Director of Sales Development. They will manage and oversee the hiring, onboarding, coaching, development, performance, and retention of an Sales Development team of approximately 8-10 individual contributors. This includes the qualification and development of inbound leads, as well as strategic outbound prospecting into an Enterprise named account Sales structure.
What the role offersLeading & coaching a diverse team to achieve business targets - BANT-qualified leads with associated pipeline growth and revenue conversionManaging account-based outreach that aligns with Sales strategy (phone, email, social, video, etc.)Coaching, training, motivating and developing their team to achieve their weekly targets and quarterly KPIsDriving performance to ensure individual and team targets are met/exceeded consistentlyConducting 1:1 performance reviews to coach each individual team member; responsibility for all aspects of performance managementThe Sales Development Manager will be responsible for driving all AD programs in working with Sales, Campaigns & Field Marketing within their territories and will be a central point of contact for the Sales Development Reps regarding process, strategy, programs, and quota requirements.
The Sales Development Manager will be responsible for generating inbound and outbound lead generation best practices and programs. They will implement cold calling and incentive programs that will generate leads aligned with the primary solution areas. They will work with respective internal groups to identify and manage required training and support for the Sales Development Reps to ensure that business goals are achieved.
What you need to succeedA qualified candidate should have the following skills and knowledge:3+ years of relevant people leadership experience in a technology-based pre-sales or inside sales positionStrong coaching and development skillsStrong customer service skillsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsEngaging and communicating confidently; will present to and collaborate with Sales and Marketing leadership regularlyStrong organization and time management skillsExperience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, 6Sense, social selling & other business development & sales methodologies.
One last thingThe Sales Development Manager is a frontline leader, that would be based out of our Reading, GBR hub and have an in office (5 days) presence. The successful candidate will be strong in attracting and retaining talent while nurturing potential new talent.
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Job SummaryJob number: 53825Date posted : 2026-09-29Profession: SalesEmployment type: Regular