Director, Sales Development EMEA (Remote, EMEA)

We are looking for a strategic leader to manage and grow our EMEA Sales Development and help us expand our business in the region.   Reporting to the Global Vice President of Sales Development, you will be an important contributor to our regional leadership team, driving recruiting, pipeline generation strategy, and proactive coaching and development for our SDR Managers and SDRs.

The Director of Sales Development EMEA holds ultimate responsibility for the region’s pipeline success and team culture.  As such, this senior leader should be experienced in partnering effectively with cross-functional leaders across the GTM organisation, from Sales and Marketing to Operations and Enablement.  

This is our first Sales Development Director for the region.  We need a strategic thinker who is confident and decisive but also humble, empathetic  and open-minded. While there is a massive opportunity for Grafana Labs in the EMEA region, there are also problems to solve and building to be done.   We need someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment but who prioritises intentionality and quality, and who sees these challenges as opportunity  

What you’ll be doing:

• This is a 2nd line management role, where you’ll develop and mentor a team of SDR Managers and SDRs, including responsibility for performance management, recruitment, and training
• Help shape and execute on the strategy to ensure the success of our open source users and pipeline generation
• Build out strategies with cross-functional Partners and align support from Sales, Marketing, Operations, Enablement, and Recruiting
• Take an analytical and data-driven approach to your business with strong instincts,decisiveness to influence change and drive improved productivity
• Drive an inclusive, collaborative environment, where perpetual learning is strived for

What we look for:

• Minimum 3 years of first-line management and/or ideally 2nd line management experience, work experience in sales, sales development, operations, or enablement
• Managed and led teams across EMEA and across segments of the business 
• Consistent track record of leading teams to exceed quotas and objectives within a fast paced and technical client acquisition driven business 
• Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial, remote environment
• Growth mindset, leading by example & proactively bringing solutions to challenges you identify, backed by data
• Be located in United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Germany or Sweden
• Fluency in languages beyond English is a plus