UKI Senior SDR Performance Manager
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Lead and inspire a high‑performing SDR organisation across the UK region. In this role, you’ll not only shape strategy and drive pipeline growth—you’ll also manage and develop a team of SDR managers, empowering them to lead their own teams with confidence and excellence.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Define and execute SDR strategies aligned with company goals and business objectives; communicate business strategy and progress to the team; own and optimise the SDR ramp framework.
* Operational Excellence: Implement best practices for pipeline generation, lead qualification, and opportunity handover; ensure SQL, SQO and conversion targets are met; create a managed service mentality.
* Talent Development: Recruit, train, and mentor SDRs and SDR Managers; deliver structured coaching and milestone tracking; act as primary development lead for new hires.
* Performance Management: Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement; refine onboarding and ramp experience.
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success; collaborate with Enablement and SDR Leadership.
* Culture & Well‑being: Cultivate a supportive work environment; elevate standards and maintain accountability; align SDR team values with internal customers and wider organisation.
You – in a nutshell
* Coach and talent developer
* Data and process‑driven decision maker
* Collaborative team player and independent contributor
* Hands‑on problem solver
* Committed to continuous learning and improvement
* Creative, innovative thinker
* Strong relationship builder across the business
* Results‑focused and accountable
* Adaptable and open to change
Skills & Knowledge
* Proven success managing large SDR teams and managers, ideally across multiple regions.
* Strong experience in business development, pipeline generation, and outbound prospecting.
* Ability to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
* Excellent communication, forecasting, and performance analysis skills.
* Experience with Salesforce.com and cadence management tools.
* Understanding of Finance, Payroll, HR, and ERP.
Benefits
* Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top‑up by Sage.
* 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days.
* 8 bank holiday days.
* Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.
* 50% income protection.
* Holiday buy and sell.
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
* Work‑away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Hybrid working.
* Healthy Mind app membership.
* Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing.
Give back and grow
Through Sage Foundation, you can donate your skill‑based support or manual labour to causes you care about for 5 days per year. Another 5 days per year can be spent engaging in learning opportunities that interest you, because we care about your development at Sage.
About Sage
At Sage, our sales culture thrives in a collaborative, reward‑driven environment focused on customer success and growth. We nurture an inclusive workplace, support professional growth and encourage a healthy work‑life balance. Flexible working arrangements, shopping and lifestyle savings, an annual share savings scheme and OnDemand GP services create a purpose‑driven culture where sales professionals can simplify complexity for our customers and make a meaningful impact.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industry: Software Development
#J-18808-Ljbffr