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Full-Time

Director of Sales Development

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Podium

Podium

1,001-5,000 employees

Streamlines local business communications and payments

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

Lehi, UT, USA

Work in this building in Lehi, UT.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • 3+ years SDR/sales management experience
  • 6+ years experience in sales
  • Fluency in prospecting tools and platforms (Salesforce, Gong, Outreach, Chilipiper, etc.) and understanding of highly effective prospecting strategies and tactics
  • Experience working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced organization selling SaaS solutions, ranging from SMB to enterprise companies
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and manage 3-5 Sales Development Team Leads to ensure consistent practices and processes to hit pipeline goals focused on new logo acquisition
  • Develop, maintain, and drive strategy of the SDR organization in alignment with company goals and objectives
  • Build, implement and refine Sales Development operations and practices to ensure high degree of efficiency, effectiveness, and personalization
  • Identify, track and present key performance metrics to management demonstrating success and calling out areas requiring attention
  • Collaborate and align with Marketing, Sales and Operations leadership to ensure we are operating effectively as one unit
  • Communicate effectively within the organization and cross-functional partners
  • Create development programs that support the established promotion path for SDRs

Podium delivers a multi-product platform specifically designed for local businesses, combining AI technologies to enhance communication, facilitate payments, and manage text marketing campaigns effectively. The company's robust features, including review generation, webchat, text messaging, and phone call management, not only optimize day-to-day operations but also drive local business growth. Working at Podium offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that make significant impacts in how local businesses engage with their customers and manage their services efficiently.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$425M

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $201M Series D funding round provides Podium with substantial capital to fuel growth and innovation.
  • The appointment of Pauline Reader as CMO brings extensive marketing expertise from top companies like Stitch Fix, Minted, and eBay, which can drive brand and revenue growth.
  • Podium's partnerships, such as with Bradford White, demonstrate its potential to expand into various industries and enhance its market presence.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for communication and payment platforms is intense, with major players like Twilio posing significant threats.
  • The integration of new executive leadership, such as the new CMO, may lead to strategic shifts that could disrupt current operations.

What makes Podium unique

  • Podium's focus on enhancing customer communication through a powerful messaging platform sets it apart from traditional communication tools.
  • The partnership with Bradford White to offer contractors discounted access to Podium's suite of messaging tools highlights its niche market strategy.
  • Podium's ability to double online reviews and build customer relationships five times faster through text messaging is a significant competitive advantage.

Benefits

Open and transparent culture

Remote first work setting for Engineering & Product

Great opportunities for career growth

401(k) with a competitive matching contribution plan

Unlimited vacation (yes, we want you to have a work-life balance)

Great medical, dental, vision benefits

Lots of Swag