Business Development Team Manager - EMEA

Established in 2017, Storyblok has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the global headless CMS landscape. Our vision is to “pioneer the future of content management, removing barriers between developer and marketing teams by offering an intuitive, scalable, and intelligent platform to deliver digital experiences from idea to success”.

Our team is made up of smart, passionate individuals who excel in their work. People who are comfortable taking on big ideas and figuring out the details along the way. With a dynamic team of over 220+ passionate individuals spanning 45+ countries, we're not just breaking boundaries; we're redefining them!

Our recent $80m Series C funding round, secured in June 2024, marked a crucial milestone for us. It has fueled our remarkable growth in the US market and accelerated our ongoing expansion and advancements across EMEA.

We're proud recipients of numerous awards, including recognition in G2's 2024 Best Software Awards. As a remote-first company, we have been officially recognized as one of the top 100 most flexible places to work, ranking #3 in the scale-up category as per Flexa Careers.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Team Manager to lead our dynamic team of Business Development Representatives for the EMEA territory. The candidate will manage and oversee inbound and outbound sales activities, as well as improve current and develop new inbound and outbound sales programs. The candidate will be responsible for teams that will generate new qualified opportunities, helping Storyblok drive revenue growth and expand its customer base. Finally, the candidate will mentor and coach a team of Business Development Representatives on inbound and outbound sales tactics while collaborating with cross functional departments to achieve company objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversight of inbound and outbound sales activities and processes; identify and implement improvements
• Ensure that BDR activities are sufficient to meet sales targets
• Review and optimize sequences and messaging, increasing conversions
• 1:1 coaching with BDRs to improve outreach efficacy in an inbound and outbound context
• Prepare KPI-reports, sales metrics and forecasts with the support of sales operations
• Weekly reviews with Head of Business Development on sales metrics and pipeline
• Support expansion into existing customer base
• Close collaboration with Sales Leaders and other departments to generate new business

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of team management of inbound/outbound sales representatives and successful sales in software sales (minimum 4 years)
• Knowledgeable with inbound/outbound sales tactics
• Experienced with sales tech stack
• Good understanding of SaaS (Software as a Service)
• Ability to create Salesforce reports and dashboard is a plus
• Analytical; ability to analyze reports and draw insights
• Knowledgeable with EMEA software market
• Experience in software development is a plus

QUALITIES, REQUIREMENTS AND VALUES

• Accountable and reliable
• Highly motivated and driven
• Strong work ethic
• Resilient
• Diverse cultural awareness
• Highly fluent in English, verbal and written
• Negotiation skills
• Team player

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

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