SDR Team Lead (SDM)
Empowering the next generation of Gartner sales leaders.
At Gartner, our Sales Development Managers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our sales organization. As an SDM, you'll lead a team of 10+ early-career associates supporting our Business Development and Account Management teams across our Gartner Sales regions. You'll be responsible for driving strategic outreach, managing cold calling efforts, and developing high-performing talent through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
This role is ideal for leaders who are passionate about developing others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to Gartner's values of Integrity, Objectivity, Collaboration, Results, and a No-Limits Mindset.
What You'll Do:
•Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Development Program (SDP) associates
•Drive outreach strategy and execution across new and existing accounts
•Partner with front-line Sales leaders and quota-bearing sellers to support SDP associate pipeline generation and client engagement
•Deliver ongoing feedback and performance management to accelerate associate growth
•Collaborate with Sales Learning & Development and front-line Sales leaders to ensure strong alignment and impactful training
What We're Looking For:
•Proven leadership experience, ideally in sales, talent development, or performance coaching
•1+ years of Gartner Sales experience preferred
•Strong communication and motivational skills
•Ability to thrive in a performance-driven, collaborative culture
•Have experience with management of staff productivity and incentive campaigns
•Passion for mentoring and developing early-career professionals
•Alignment with Gartner's core values and commitment to excellence
About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading research and advisory company. The company helps business leaders across all major functions in every industry and enterprise size with the objective insights they need to make the right decisions. Gartner's comprehensive suite of services delivers strategic advice and proven best practices to help clients succeed in their mission-critical priorities. Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, and has more than 13,000 associates serving clients in 11,000 enterprises in 100 countries.
