Manager, Sales Development – India

Workday Workday · Enterprise · Mumbai, India

This role is for a Manager, Sales Development in India for Workday, a company that provides an AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The role focuses on leading and coaching a team of SDRs, developing pipeline generation strategies for the Indian market, and ensuring operational excellence in lead management and CRM data integrity. It requires 5+ years of people leadership experience in B2B SaaS/Enterprise software sales in India and experience leveraging AI-driven tools for prospecting.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and mentor a team of SDRs to navigate the unique challenges of the Indian enterprise market.
  2. Serve as the primary architect for India’s pipeline generation strategy.
  3. Manage a high volume of inbound leads and outbound campaigns with precision.
  4. Partner with the India Managing Director and Country Leaders to align SDR activity with regional revenue goals.
  5. Conduct rigorous coaching sessions and "deal clinics" to sharpen prospecting and qualification skills.

Skills

Required

  • people leadership experience
  • Business Development or Inside Sales experience
  • B2B SaaS/Enterprise software sales experience in India
  • managing teams covering the Indian market
  • understanding Indian market buying cycles and decision-making hierarchies
  • AI-driven tools for personalized prospecting

Nice to have

  • Executive Presence
  • Growth Mindset
  • Methodology Mastery (MEDDPICC or BANT)
  • Tech-Savvy

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of people leadership experience in Business Development or Inside Sales within the B2B SaaS/Enterprise software space in India
  • Proven track record of managing teams covering the Indian market, understanding its unique buying cycles and decision-making hierarchies