Sales Development Manager
hace 3 días
Basingstoke
Sales Development Manager (SDR Manager) Rootshell Security UK based / Hybrid (Basingstoke HQ) Territory: UK & US Salary: £55,000 – £80,000 base + commission About Rootshell Security Rootshell Security helps organisations move beyond traditional, point-in-time penetration testing and static reports into a continuous security programme that evolves alongside modern environments and threats. We combine expert-led penetration testing with technology to deliver ongoing visibility, testing, and improvement — helping our customers stay secure as their attack surface changes. The Role We’re looking for a Sales Development Manager to build and lead a high-performing SDR function from the ground up. This is a leadership role ideally for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution. You’ll define how we go to market outbound, build a team, and play a key role in defining how Rootshell scales outbound revenue generation across the UK and US markets. What You’ll Be Doing • Build and lead a new SDR team targeting UK and US accounts, • Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing SDRs, • Create outbound messaging and sequences that actually land, • Drive improvements in pipeline quality and conversion — not vanity metrics, • Work closely with marketing and sales to sharpen positioning and feedback loops, • Help prospects understand the shift from point-in-time testing to continuous security What We’re Looking For • 3–5+ years’ experience in SDR / Business Development roles, • Previous leadership, mentoring, or team coaching experience, • Background in cybersecurity or technology services (preferred), • Strong outbound prospecting and account research skills, • Confidence engaging with security, IT, and technical stakeholders, • Commercial mindset with a proactive, builder mentality, • Comfortable creating structure, processes, and standards from scratch, • Hands-on, player-coach mindset with a willingness to stay close to execution, • Strong understanding of modern sales tooling (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot, Clay, Sales Navigator) Why Join Rootshell • Be part of a rapidly growing cybersecurity company redefining how organisations approach security, • Sell a genuinely differentiated offering focused on continuous security, not one-off engagements, • Build and shape an SDR function with real ownership and influence, • Work closely with leadership and have a direct impact on revenue growth, • Competitive salary, commission structure, and hybrid working How to Apply