Senior Sales Development Manager

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.   

We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.  

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent-tense team brings together leading minds from travel and SaaS, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Visit www.perk.com to learn more. 

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The Role

TravelPerk is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sales Development Manager to join our Sales team. As a Senior Sales Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) by providing leadership, guidance, and support to a group of SDRs and at least one manager. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute strategies that contribute to the growth and success of TravelPerk.

What will you be doing?

  • Being the leader of our Sales Development function in Chicago, managing a handful of SDRs directly and having the oversight of at least one manager and their team. Success will be determined via:
    • Overachievement to quarterly targets.
    • Weekly 1 to 1s with direct reports to ensure continued success in target achievement.
    • Forecasting. 
    • Working closely with sales leadership to develop monthly and quarterly objectives for the team.
    • Employee performance management.
    • Hiring the next crop of top performers.
  • Coaching & mentoring a world-class cross-functional team:
    • Have a strong focus on constant skill development of the sales team.
    • Identify individual and team training needs.
    • Assist with the hiring, onboarding, and training of new SDRs.
    • Play an integral role in the career development of team members.
  • Having an in-depth and detailed understanding of TravelPerk products to confidently provide mentorship for your team.
  • Working in partnership with other SDR Managers, Enablement and internal stakeholders to develop educational material, including presentations, sales scripts and relevant product/feature updates.
  • Developing specific training sessions based on collected video recordings.
  • Designing training courses using gamification, role-playing activities and pitch-simulation.

What will you need to succeed?

  • Significant experience in a sales or business development role, ideally within SaaS or tech-related industry, and a proven track record of success.
  • Previous experience (2+ years) in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong understanding of the sales development process, from lead generation to opportunity creation.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate people.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Very creative and solution-driven attitude.
  • Hands-on experience creating presentations (e.g. videos or slides).
  • Ability to design effective training and onboarding programs.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics.

What do we offer?

  • 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in TravelPerk
  • 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
  • 💊 Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date
  • 💼 Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA plan
  • 💪 Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit
  • 👶 Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks
  • 🏢 Global presence and hybrid working style
  • 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs
  • 📚 Learning and professional development opportunities
  • 💙 iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round
  • 📈 Exponential growth opportunities
  • 🫶 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
  • 🌎 "Work from anywhere" allowance of 20 working days per year

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for this role is a combination of salary, commissions, and stock options. The base salary range is $117,000 - $138,000, and the on-target variable earnings are $50,000. The commission structure will be tied to achieving revenue & retention targets.

 

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our London or Barcelona hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you

We believe real connection happens in real life. That’s why we follow an IRL-first approach, with most teams working together in person three days a week. Some roles, such as Customer Care, spend more time in the office to stay close to our customers and each other.

Our hubs are designed for collaboration and focus, spaces where ideas flow, creativity sparks, and people thrive.

We hire for potential, curiosity, and impact, not just formal credentials. What matters most is your ability to grow, learn, and make a difference.

As a global company serving diverse customers, we want our teams to reflect that same diversity. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, you’re welcome at Perk.

At Perk, we use AI-powered tools to make parts of our recruitment process smoother and create a better experience for candidates, helping our Talent team focus on what matters most: connecting with people. Every hiring decision is made by real humans, our talent team and hiring managers, not by AI.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@perk.com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.

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