
Manager, SDR, ENT | France
Deel · United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United Kingdom
Job highlights
- Lead a high-performing SDR team.
- Generate qualified pipeline and revenue growth.
- Design and execute prospecting strategies.
- Coach and develop SDR team members.
- Utilize data for performance improvement.
About the role
Manager, Sales Development Representative
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500 – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
Summary
The Manager, Sales Development Representative is responsible for leading a high-performing team of SDRs focused on generating qualified pipeline and supporting revenue growth across a defined segment or product. This role oversees the design and execution of prospecting strategies, ensures consistent lead quality, and drives operational excellence across outbound and inbound motions. It also plays a key role in developing team capabilities, optimizing workflows, and ensuring a strong handoff to downstream commercial teams.
Responsibilities
- Hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of SDRs, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high engagement.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations aligned to pipeline generation, conversion metrics, and meeting targets.
- Build and implement scalable outbound and/or inbound sales development playbooks, cadences, processes, and best practices.
- Monitor team performance and pipeline health; analyze data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align messaging, ensure smooth lead handoff, and optimize funnel conversion.
- Drive consistent execution of prospecting activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and effective communication with potential customers.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and skill development through regular 1:1s, role plays, call reviews, and team training sessions.
- Identify process improvements to increase SDR efficiency, productivity, and operational scalability.
- Motivate the team through recognition, incentives, and transparent communication of expectations and results.
- Maintain accurate reporting of SDR activity, pipeline creation, and team performance in CRM and engagement tools.
- Support career path development and succession planning for SDRs.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in sales or sales leadership, ideally within SDR, BDR, or pipeline-focused functions.
- Proven success leading or scaling SDR teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Strong ability to design and implement outbound and/or inbound sales development playbooks, cadences, and prospecting frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to drive decisions, improve performance, and identify areas of opportunity.
- Excellent coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence across teams and collaborate effectively.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Experience with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach, HubSpot) preferred.
- Ability to motivate and inspire SDRs to consistently meet and exceed performance targets.
- Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving processes and priorities.
- Fluent in English + French
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
- The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
Key skills/competency
- Sales Development Management
- Pipeline Generation
- Sales Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Analysis
- CRM Proficiency
- Sales Enablement
- Outbound Prospecting
- Inbound Lead Management
Skills & topics
- Sales Development Manager
- Sales
- SDR
- BDR
- Pipeline Generation
- Revenue Growth
- Sales Leadership
- SaaS
- Remote
- France
How to get hired
- Research Deel's mission and values: Align your application with their focus on global opportunity and future of work.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in sales leadership, SDR team scaling, and pipeline generation.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach).
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on examples of leading, coaching, and driving results in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrate language fluency: Clearly state your English and French language proficiency.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of the Sales Development Manager at Deel?
- The Manager, Sales Development Representative at Deel is primarily responsible for leading a high-performing team of SDRs to generate qualified pipeline and support revenue growth, overseeing prospecting strategies and operational excellence.
- What qualifications are essential for the Sales Development Manager role at Deel?
- Key qualifications include 3+ years of sales or sales leadership experience, proven success in leading SDR teams in high-growth environments, ability to design sales development playbooks, data analysis skills, coaching abilities, and fluency in English and French.
- Does Deel offer remote work for the Sales Development Manager position?
- Yes, the job description explicitly mentions the flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access, indicating a remote work arrangement for this role.
- What kind of sales tools experience is preferred for this role at Deel?
- Experience with CRM and sales engagement tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, or HubSpot is preferred for the Sales Development Manager position.
- How does Deel foster a positive work environment for its SDR team?
- Deel aims to foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high engagement by providing coaching, feedback, skill development, recognition, incentives, and transparent communication.
- What is Deel's approach to diversity and inclusion in hiring?
- Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, promoting an inclusive workplace that reflects different backgrounds and perspectives. They also offer accommodations during the recruitment process.
- How does Deel use AI in its hiring process for this Manager, SDR, ENT role?
- Deel utilizes Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on skills and qualifications. AI is also used for identity verification, with human oversight maintained for final hiring decisions.
- What are the key performance indicators for an SDR team at Deel?
- Key performance indicators include pipeline generation, conversion metrics, meeting targets, consistent execution of prospecting activities, and overall team performance reported in CRM and engagement tools.