Full-Time

Sales Development Manager

Hybrid

Posted on 8/9/2024

Drata

Drata

501-1,000 employees

Automates security and compliance processes

Compensation Overview

$116.9k - $144.4k/yr

+ Variable Compensation + Benefits + Stock + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Mid, Senior

United Kingdom

Hybrid role requiring two days per week in office; candidates must reside in the London Metro area.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • 3+ years managing a Sales Development team in the SaaS space
  • 5+ years in sales, preferably in SaaS
  • Passionate about training and developing a team
  • Strong foundation with SDR processes, and KPIs
  • Excellent ability to identify and resolve problems in SDR processes
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching and performance management skills
  • Proven success with consistently exceeding targets and surpassing competitors
  • Successful background with forecasting, enablement, competitive analysis and sales strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Strong business sense and industry expertise
Responsibilities
  • Hire, train, and lead a high-performing team of Sales Development Representatives
  • Inspire individuals and motivate a team to exceed objectives through regular coaching, feedback, and mentorship
  • Develop and mentor reps for career growth within the Drata Sales organization and other departments
  • Regularly report on key individual and team metrics to identify strengths and areas for improvement
  • Refine and improve the sales playbooks and training guides
  • Work closely with Sales and SDR Leadership team to improve opportunity management and qualification processes
  • Accurately forecast weekly, monthly and quarterly attainment

Drata provides a platform that automates security and compliance processes for companies, helping them achieve and maintain compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. The platform continuously monitors and collects evidence needed for compliance audits, which is especially beneficial for fast-growing technology and SaaS companies that face complex regulatory requirements. Drata integrates with over 75 different technologies, streamlining workflows and reducing the need for manual tasks such as taking screenshots and maintaining spreadsheets. Unlike many competitors, Drata focuses on automation to ensure that companies are always ready for audits without the repetitive manual work. The goal of Drata is to save time and resources for its clients while helping them maintain a strong security and compliance posture.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$328.2M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Drata's acquisition of SafeBase enhances vendor risk management with AI-driven automation.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with HGS, expand Drata's market reach and capabilities.
  • Compliance as Code integrates compliance into development, ensuring continuous monitoring.

What critics are saying

  • SafeBase integration may disrupt service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • AI-generated responses in questionnaires may face user skepticism, affecting adoption.
  • Rapid expansion through acquisitions could strain resources and lead to inefficiencies.

What makes Drata unique

  • Drata automates compliance with over 75 technology integrations, reducing manual tasks.
  • The platform offers continuous monitoring for standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
  • Drata's AI Questionnaire Automation accelerates security reviews, enhancing sales cycles.

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Benefits

Health benefits

Learning enrichment stipends

Flexible PTO

Work from home stipend

401k

Parental leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drata , the leading Trust Management platform, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SafeBase , the leading Trust Center solution for the enterprise. The acquisition is intended to integrate both companies' shared vision of being the go-to "trust layer" between companies—driving seamless, transparent relationships with the most comprehensive Trust Management Platform. The acquisition is expected to close later this month.The surge in market demand for a full stack Trust Management platform is fueled by a perfect storm of increasing Cloud and AI dependency, stricter regulatory requirements like DORA, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act, high profile breaches, and rising security risks. Maintaining customer trust through continuous compliance requires a scalable and adaptable approach to effectively address these challenges. Drata's acquisition of SafeBase is expected to significantly enhance its ability to streamline security reviews and strengthen vendor risk management, all through AI-driven automation

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