Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

For our growing APJ business, Elastic is seeking a passionate and dynamic Senior SDR Manager to lead our expanding Sales Development Team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the hiring, enablement, and coaching of a talented group of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) who play a critical part in driving the company’s success by developing the top of the sales funnel. The APJ SDR Team is composed of bright, creative, and driven professionals who are committed to helping users on their Elastic journey while generating new business opportunities for our Sales Team. As a Senior SDR Manager, you will also play a key role in shaping the future leaders of Elastic.

Our Ideal Candidate: You are a seasoned leader and coach who excels at building and empowering successful teams through clear vision, structure, and strategy. Known for fostering a thriving team culture based on shared values and well-designed incentives, you strike the right balance between process-focused leadership and granting autonomy to your team members. In addition, you bring the following qualities:

• Strong ability to build relationships across regions and departments
• Expertise in communicating with and influencing senior management to secure necessary resources
• Creative approach to driving SDR productivity and scaling pipeline growth
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, showing initiative and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact, high-visibility initiatives

What you will be doing

• Lead the identification, hiring, and development of top SDR talent across the APJ region
• Collaborate with the Sales Strategy and Operations Team to define strategies and processes that enhance productivity and scale team growth
• Partner closely with Marketing to ensure effective lead generation, education, and nurturing strategies
• Align closely with Sales Executives to ensure a strong pipeline that supports monthly revenue targets
• Motivate the team through creative incentives and inspire them by promoting a shared vision and core values
• Regularly monitor and report on individual and team performance metrics, identifying key strengths and areas for improvement

What you bring 

• Proven experience managing and scaling SDR teams
• 4+ years of experience in software technology sales and/or sales development, with a strong preference for experience in Big Data, Cloud, or Open Source technologies
• Successful track record in driving pipeline growth through both inbound and outbound prospecting strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams across cultures and countries in a highly distributed environment
• Experience in APJ markets is a plus

Bonus points 

• Experience in selling within an open source model 

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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