Manager of Sales Development, Horizon3
$150-160k
OTE
+ Eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options
More information about location
4 days a week in office
Autonomous security solutions
Open for applications
Autonomous security solutions
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$150-160k
OTE
+ Eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options
More information about location
4 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help find and fix attack vectors before attackers can exploit them.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who loves developing talent, driving results, and operating with rigor in a fast-growing cybersecurity company
- 2+ years of SDR management experience, ideally in a high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity environment, scaling and coaching high performing teams
- 2+ years of direct sales experience
- Experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or other technical B2B environments
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
- Strong knowledge and practical application of modern sales methodologies (MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce and Sales Engagement Platforms (Outreach, Salesloft, Apollo, etc.)
- Excellent communication, analysis and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be located in the Chicago area
What the job involves
- Horizon3.ai is building a world-class outbound motion, and we’re looking for a Manager of Sales Development to help lead, coach, and scale our SDR organization
- This role will be one of several frontline SDR leaders, each responsible for managing a pod of 7–10 SDRs, while operating as part of a broader, globally distributed team of 25–30 SDRs
- As an SDR Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with peer managers across regions to drive consistency in execution, share best practices, and collectively deliver pipeline impact
- Lead and develop the SDR team: Build, motivate, and manage a high-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) team to consistently generate high-quality sales pipeline from target accounts
- Develop high-impact sales skills: Coach SDRs on cold calling, objection handling, qualification, and multi-channel outreach to develop them into top sellers
- Optimize SDR operations: Partner with RevOps, Enablement, and other cross-functional teams to continuously improve tools, processes, and playbooks for efficiency, consistency, and scalability
- Cultivate a strong team culture: Celebrate success, learn from mistakes, ensure psychological safety, and use healthy competition and games to maintain high energy and performance
- Drive performance and process: Own the SDR sales funnel end-to-end. Analyze data to forecast pipeline, refine strategies, and ensure accountability to targets and SLAs
- Hire and onboard top talent: Recruit, onboard, and ramp new SDRs with clear expectations and structured training to ensure rapid productivity
- Maintain a culture of excellence: Champion ownership, continuous improvement, and process discipline (including CRM hygiene and SLAs), while continually refining tools and playbooks
- Provide market intelligence: Translate daily SDR conversations into actionable insights (objections, use cases, competitive intel) that inform GTM strategy, campaigns, and sales plays
Our take
In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and data breaches, safeguarding digital assets has become a high priority across all industries. Amid this landscape, Horizon3.ai stands out as an autonomous security solution by addressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity.
At the heart of Horizon3.ai's mission is NodeZero™, a platform designed to elevate proactive security measures. Using this, customers can verify their security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities through self-service. This proactive approach to cybersecurity effectively thwarts potential exploits and ensures the integrity of their digital infrastructure.
With 2025 funding in hand, the company is poised to further its ambition to develop into an industry-leading cybersecurity company. The infusion of funds will be channelled towards expanding its partner network, refining its offerings and entering the US government market. Horizon3 aims to establish itself as a pivotal player in the evolving autonomous security landscape, a highly lucrative market valued at $80 billion.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2025
$100m
SERIES D
Aug 2023
$40m
SERIES C
Total funding: $187m
Company benefits
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career advancement opportunities
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work
- Inclusive and Diverse Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Snehal Antani
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with an MS in Computer Science. Previously worked at IBM as a Lead Architect, at GE Capital as the CIO of Distribution Finance and Splunk as the SVP & GM of Business Analytics & IoT.
Anthony Pillitiere
(Co-Founder)Graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Previously worked at the United States Air Force in multiple roles, including Deputy Chief Technology Officer.
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