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Manager, Sales Development - Austin, TX at Kong

Manager, Sales Development - Austin, TX

Kong · Austin, TX, US

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Manager, Sales Development - Austin, TX

Kong · Austin, TX, US

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About the Role

As a Sales Development leader, you will oversee a team of inbound and outbound Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to drive sales pipeline growth across the AMER region. This role requires a dynamic leader passionate about career development, scalable success, and fostering an in-office culture through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of SDRs.
  • Hire top talent and shape development programs for career progression.
  • Maintain operational rigor and drive a predictable business.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative culture that inspires teamwork and professional growth.
  • Balance hybrid in-office environment effectively.
  • Create reporting and feedback loops with stakeholders on team performance, KPIs, customer insights, roadblocks, and pipeline forecasts.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Revenue Operations, Marketing, Customer Success, and Partnership teams to design and execute go-to-market plans for pipeline generation.
  • Excel in change management to meet critical revenue milestones.
  • Maintain a strong pulse on the market and facilitate feedback between Sales and other departments.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and drive positive change.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in B2B SaaS.
  • 1+ years of experience building and managing a high-performing Sales or Sales Development Org in B2B SaaS.
  • Exceptional communication skills with an ability to give and receive feedback thoughtfully.
  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments, preferably with hybrid remote and in-office teams.
  • Experience building and leading high-performance sales teams, selling a complex technical product.
  • Subject matter expert in building pipeline programs and efforts to drive revenue.

Work Type

  • Hybrid remote and in-office

Experience Level

  • 5+ years of experience in B2B SaaS
  • 1+ years of experience building and managing a high-performing Sales or Sales Development Org in B2B SaaS

About the Company

  • Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI.
  • Trusted by the Fortune 500® and AI-native startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud.
  • For more information, visit www.konghq.com.