SDR Manager, EMEA & APJ at Sonar

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Sonar Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, Developer ToolsIndustries

Requirements

  • Driven and data-savvy mindset
  • Ability to lead, coach, and scale regional SDR teams across EMEA and APJ
  • Expertise in outbound pipeline generation into target accounts
  • Skills in ensuring effective qualification of inbound leads
  • Capability to build strong SDR–AE partnerships
  • Proficiency in driving activity-based performance
  • Experience using analytics to optimize every stage of the funnel

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, onboard, and manage SDRs across EMEA and APJ regions
  • Foster a high-performance culture with emphasis on coaching, continuous learning, and accountability
  • Assign and manage SDRs directly aligned to Account Executives (AEs) in each territory, ensuring close collaboration, shared goals, and seamless territory coverage
  • Inspire SDRs to exceed pipeline creation goals through consistent execution and relationship building
  • Lead the team in developing and executing outbound strategies that identify, engage, and convert prospects into qualified opportunities
  • Establish frameworks for account research, personalized outreach, and multi-threaded engagement across calls, emails, and social
  • Ensure outbound activity translates into meetings and pipeline through rigorous coaching and inspection of quality
  • Oversee the qualification of inbound leads from Marketing, ensuring rapid follow-up and effective conversion
  • Align with Marketing on campaign execution, event follow-up, and inbound lead routing

Skills

Sales Development
Team Management
Leadership
EMEA Sales
APJ Sales
Sales Strategy
Pipeline Management
Revenue Growth

Sonar

Tools for code quality and security

About Sonar

SonarSource provides tools aimed at improving code quality and security for software developers. Its main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code quality; SonarQube, a self-managed solution for comprehensive code analysis and reporting; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features with the convenience of cloud management. SonarSource operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its tools through annual subscriptions or usage-based pricing for cloud services. The company serves over 400,000 organizations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. SonarSource's goal is to promote the philosophy of "Clean Code," which enhances the efficiency of development teams and improves the security and reliability of software applications.

Vernier, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$444.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tidelift acquisition may cause integration challenges, disrupting Sonar's operations.
Cultural challenges may affect the partnership with Adactin in Australia.
New distribution agreement with QBS Software may lead to channel conflicts.

Differentiation

SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, offering broad compatibility for developers.
SonarLint provides real-time feedback in IDEs, enhancing code quality during development.
SonarQube and SonarCloud offer comprehensive code analysis, ensuring high standards for codebases.

Upsides

Sonar's acquisition of Tidelift enhances its open source software security capabilities.
Partnership with Adactin expands Sonar's reach in the Australian market.
Integration with AI-driven tools boosts Sonar's code quality assessment efficiency.

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