AHEAD · 21 hours ago
Sales Manager, Ahead Sales University (ASU)
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business and is seeking a Sales Manager for their Ahead Sales University. The role involves leading a team of Business Development Representatives, focusing on hiring, training, and developing talent to drive sales opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives.
Cloud ComputingInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing AgencyVirtualization
Responsibilities
Hire, train, mentor, develop and motivate a high-performing team of BDRs
Create and implement a repeatable training program for new hires and curriculum tailored for ongoing training and development
Establish a clear pathway for progression to outside sales roles including Associate Client Directors and Mid-Market sales teams
Collaborate with the marketing team on email campaigns, market trend analysis, call blitz initiatives, events, and data tagging within the BDR program
Ensure alignment with the enterprise sales teams to support strategic growth initiatives and AHEAD’s ramping client directors
Refine processes around day-to-day operations of the team – research approach, warm calls, call scripts, email templates, prospect qualification
Collaborate with the marketing team on email campaigns, market trend analysis, call blitz initiatives, events, and data tagging within the BDR program
Oversee key performance indicators, including dials, customer contact verification, meeting qualification, and coaching the team to achieve metrics
Provide moral support, constructive feedback, and productive one-on-one sessions to facilitate goal setting and performance improvement
Partner with Sales Leadership to develop and maintain organization to create a scalable, repeatable framework that helps us exceed our business goals
Coordinate and set up technical, vendor, and sales training sessions to enhance team capabilities
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of relevant technology experience
1-2 years managing a sales development team
Experience with Infrastructure, Cloud and/or Security is ideal
Track record of over-achieving quota in past positions
Proven ability to promote BDRs into successful enterprise sellers
Experience managing 10+ BDRs/SDRs across various segments
Experience building and managing new teams, processes and documentation
Analytical and highly metrics and process-driven
Collaborative, team-oriented coaching and leadership style
Strong work ethic with self-starter attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized
Proficient with modern sales technology such as Outreach.io, Salesforce, ZoomInfo
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
Company
AHEAD
AHEAD is a solutions-based company that helps clients move to an optimized IT service delivery model.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.72M2024-05-06Series Unknown· $5.7M
2024-02-15Series Unknown· $43.6M
2023-11-02Series Unknown· $5.77M
Recent News
2025-11-19
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