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Full-Time

Manager – Sales Development

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Achievers

Achievers

1,001-5,000 employees

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

Education
Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Junior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position based in Toronto, requires in-office presence.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1-2 years' experience directly leading a team of SDR’s (growth-stage experience highly preferred), ideally from a SaaS background
  • Experience as a quota achieving SDR, having worked in an inbound and/or outbound sales development role with a proven track record of creating repeatable pipeline
  • Data driven - driving the team to keep on top of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly targets
  • Strong executive presence and the ability to maintain confidentiality and business ethics
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Expert in using Salesforce.com and other sales tools/products to drive productivity
  • Proven ability to effectively hire and train new team members
  • Growth Mindset, a desire to bring out the best in your teams
Responsibilities
  • Manage/coach a team of SDRs to generate new qualified opportunities for the Account Executive team
  • Develop your team’s skills for prospecting, qualifying and opportunity creation
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, and professional development
  • Manage daily, weekly, and monthly performance of the team to ensure quotas are achieved
  • Provide reporting on lead volume statistics, lead pipeline, conversions and sales opportunities generated
  • Closely monitor metrics against goals and call out any issues with a proactive solution if issues are identified
  • Work collaboratively with local and global stakeholders to ensure tools, systems, processes, and strategies are aligned, including KPI tracking, dashboards and supporting tech stack

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions through its Employee Success Platform. This platform uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and performance, featuring tools like "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Unlike many competitors, Achievers focuses on creating a positive workplace culture and improving employee satisfaction across various industries, serving both small businesses and large enterprises. The company operates on a subscription model, generating revenue from platform access and additional consulting services. Achievers aims to transform workplaces by ensuring employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately enhancing overall business performance.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$162.7M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achievers' availability on Google Cloud Marketplace can streamline deployment and management for customers, potentially leading to increased adoption and revenue.
  • The company's strategic partnerships and integrations, such as with Zebra Technologies and Contemporary Leadership Advisors, expand its ecosystem and enhance its service offerings.
  • Recognition with over 14 awards in 2022 underscores Achievers' industry leadership and commitment to excellence in employee engagement and technology.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded HR technology market requires Achievers to continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Economic uncertainties, such as recession concerns, could impact client budgets for employee engagement solutions, affecting Achievers' revenue.

What makes Achievers unique

  • Achievers leverages data science to provide actionable insights into employee engagement and performance, setting it apart from competitors who may not offer such advanced analytics.
  • The company's focus on real-time feedback and collaboration through features like 'Recognize' and 'Listen' enhances workplace culture more dynamically than traditional HR solutions.
  • Achievers' integration with major platforms like Google Cloud Marketplace and Microsoft Viva demonstrates its commitment to seamless scalability and accessibility for diverse work environments.