Sales Development Manager

Sales Development ManagerAt 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) associatesDrive outreach strategy and execution across new and existing accountsPartner with front-line Sales leaders and quota-bearing sellers to support SDP associate pipeline generation and client engagementDeliver ongoing feedback and performance management to accelerate associate growthCollaborate with Sales Learning & Development and front-line Sales leaders to ensure strong alignment and impactful trainingWhat We're Looking For:Proven leadership experience, ideally in sales, talent development, or performance coaching1+ years of Gartner Sales experience preferredStrong communication and motivational skillsAbility to thrive in a performance-driven, collaborative cultureHave experience with management of staff productivity and incentive campaignsPassion for mentoring and developing early-career professionalsAlignment with Gartner's core values and commitment to excellenceGartner, 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.Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.