Sales Development Manager

About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. We're looking for a Sales Development Manager to support our growing Sales Development Team. The Sales Development Manager will build our team of motivated reps who help cultivate and qualify prospects for our sales organization to convert into customers. We are looking for a dynamic, operationally-minded leader that takes pride in motivating and coaching. You will build a sales pipeline and sales talent. You will report to the Sr. Director of Global Sales Development. Responsibilities: Lead the SDR Team (~10 SDRs) to achieve targets, collaborating with assigned Account Executives. Mentor and develop the SDR team on an individual level to foster the growth of sales professionals. Develop SDR best practices, refine pitches, and enhance objection handling strategies. Exceed monthly SDR team goals, focusing on Meetings, Opportunities, and Pipeline. Contribute to the hiring, training, motivation, and coaching of SDRs to elevate them into successful sales professionals. Monitor and refine sales lead processes and metrics for continuous improvement. Utilize Salesforce and other sales tools effectively. Track and analyze the SDR team's activity and results to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Collaborate as a strategic partner across the organization, with a focus on Marketing and Sales departments. Requirements: 2+ years of management experience in Sales, Sales Development, or Inside Sales management within the high technology sector. Proven experience in growing and scaling successful sales development teams. Track record of establishing and exceeding measurable goals. Excellent working knowledge of outbound prospecting methodologies, tools, and processes. Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and various departments, including sales, marketing, sales operations, product marketing, and customer success. Proficiency in Excel (basic reporting skills), Salesforce (especially reporting and lead management), and experience with SalesLoft, Zoominfo, 6Sense is a plus. Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. Regular company and team bonding events. Competitive benefits and perks. Global volunteering and community initiatives Our Benefits: Generous PTO Holiday Schedule Parental Leave Progressive Healthcare Options Retirement Programs Opportunity for Education Reimbursement Commuter ... (truncated, view full listing at source)