About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Revenue Operations Team

The Revenue Operations team is the operational backbone and growth catalyst of OpenSesame. While others may see sales mechanics, we focus on something more fundamental: creating the clarity, discipline, and systems that allow revenue to scale responsibly and predictably.

We design and operate the processes, systems, and insights that connect strategy to execution — from first customer conversation through renewal. Our work ensures revenue flows efficiently, governance is strong, and customer experience remains consistent as the business grows.

We partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Partners, Legal, Enablement, and Business Systems to remove friction, enforce smart standards, and help teams move faster without cutting corners. This role sits at the intersection of data, process, technology, and judgment — turning complexity into momentum.

About the Sales Operations Partner – Direct Sales

The Sales Operations Partner – Direct Sales is the operational backbone of the AE motion. This role exists to bring clarity, rigor, and predictability to how revenue is generated — without slowing sellers down.

Acting as a trusted partner to Sales leadership, this role ensures the pipeline is real, the forecast is defensible, and the data tells a clear story about what’s working, what’s at risk, and where to focus next. Rather than reacting to end-of-quarter surprises, the Sales Operations Partner proactively pressure-tests assumptions, surfaces insights, and helps the business scale with confidence.

Performance Objectives

Establish Clarity and Trust (First 30 Days)

• Develop a deep understanding of the Direct Sales motion, segments, and current performance drivers.
• Build strong working relationships with Sales leadership, Enablement, SDR, Partner, Finance, and Business Systems.
• Audit pipeline health, stage integrity, forecasting accuracy, and inspection cadence.
• Assess territory design, quota coverage, and capacity assumptions.
• Identify the most significant friction points impacting seller efficiency or sales forecast reliability.
• Assess sales tech stack and utilization of tools to make recommendations to improve.
• Deliver a clear current-state assessment with prioritized recommendations.

Build Operational Rigor (60 Days)

• Establish a consistent weekly pipeline inspection and forecasting cadence with Sales leadership.
• Implement clear pipeline hygiene standards, including stage criteria, aging thresholds, and close-date discipline.
• Validate or refine territory and account assignment models.
• Deliver actionable funnel, velocity, and win-rate insights by segment and rep cohort.
• Partner with Business Systems to scope and prioritize CRM and workflow improvements.
• Align with Enablement on changes requiring seller communication or reinforcement to drive best practice process and tool adoption.

Establish Strong Operating Foundations (First 60–90 Days)

• Own pipeline health, stage integrity, and inspection standards across the Direct Sales motion.
• Lead a consistent forecasting cadence with Sales leadership, surfacing risk early and pressure-testing assumptions.
• Stabilize territory design, account assignments, and quota coverage.
• Audit CRM workflows and reporting to identify the highest-impact opportunities to reduce seller friction.

Scale Predictability and Impact (90+ Days)

• Consistently audit lead and opportunity adoption, pipeline health and forecast accuracy to provide timely coaching, boost forecast accuracy and enable confidence in numbers for Finance forecasting practice. 
• Assess territory, quota, and coverage framework aligned to growth plans. Make recommendations to improve if required.
• Surface repeatable insights on ICP fit, deal quality, and conversion drivers.
• Establish durable reporting and inspection views trusted by Sales leadership.
• Create feedback loops to Marketing, Product, and Enablement based on field data.
• Be viewed by Sales leadership as a trusted operational partner

Drive Predictability and Insight (3–6 Months)

• Deliver clear, defensible forecasts trusted by Sales leadership and Finance.
• Provide actionable insights on funnel performance, win rates, velocity, and deal quality by segment and rep cohort.
• Diagnose performance gaps rooted in process, ICP fit, coverage, or deal quality — not coaching.
• Partner with SDR Ops and Analytics to refine ICP definitions, account fit, and lead-to-opportunity handoffs.
• Translate field insights into concrete recommendations for Marketing, Product, and Enablement.

Scale and Optimize the Revenue Engine (6+ Months)

• Own and evolve territory, quota, and capacity frameworks aligned to quarterly and annual planning cycles.
• Maintain durable reporting and inspection views that support planning and decision-making.
• Continuously improve CRM systems and workflows in partnership with Business Systems, ensuring adoption and seller trust.
• Serve as a long-term operational partner to Sales leadership, balancing speed with discipline as the business scales.

You might notice we don’t have the typical list of requirements and buzzwords here. That’s intentional.

We’re looking for proven examples from your career that show you can do this job — that you’ve built systems, driven alignment, and created impact at scale. When you look back a year from now, you’ll know you’ve made OpenSesame better, faster, and stronger because of your leadership.

Although it should go without saying (but it doesn’t), OpenSesame is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Location: This position can be located anywhere in the U.S. All positions will require up to 15 days of travel per year for company-wide events (typically January, May, September). 

Performance Driven: We’re looking for self-starters with a track record of follow-through, curiosity, and results. We don’t hire based on a checklist — we hire for potential, drive, and evidence of performance. If you’re motivated to learn, comfortable with experimentation, and excited about how technology can make sales more human, you’ll fit right in. 

Compensation: On-target earnings for this role range between $100,000 and $120,000 per year, depending on experience, which includes base salary and variable incentive compensation based on performance. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, relying on market data to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Team 

OpenSesame is entering a new phase of growth — evolving from a product-led to a multi-product, AI-enhanced SaaS company. The Sales Development (SDR) team sits at the forefront of this transformation. As our Sales Development Manager you’ll lead the team that fuels our outbound pipeline, engages in meaningful conversations with L&D and HR leaders, and sets the standard for what modern, human-centered, AI-powered outbound looks like.

About the Role 

This role is about more than managing activity. You’ll scale a predictable outbound engine, develop future sales talent, and redefine how OpenSesame connects with the market — through a balance of technology, creativity, and empathy.

You’ll blend strategy and execution, building an SDR function that leverages AI tools to enhance research, messaging and timely coaching, while keeping the human touch at the heart of every interaction. You will work closely with Marketing, Partners, Sales, Enablement and RevOps, to turn insight into action — driving pipeline growth, process consistency, and professional development across the team.

Reporting to the Director of GTM Operations, this is a highly visible leadership role with a direct impact on pipeline, revenue and GTM innovation.

Performance Objectives 

First 30 Days - Orientation & Assessment

• Build a foundational understanding of OpenSesame’s go-to-market strategy, ideal customer profiles, and competitive landscape.
• Audit existing SDR processes, messaging, and cadences across Gong Engage, Salesforce, and ZoomInfo.
• Assess SDR performance metrics (activity → meeting, meeting → opportunity, velocity) and identify key bottlenecks.
• Conduct 1:1s with every SDR, AE, and cross-functional partner to understand strengths, challenges, and development goals.
• Deliver a baseline performance report and outline 2–3 high-impact quick wins to drive immediate improvement.
• Outline an execution plan for automated inbound management.

Success by Day 30: Clear SDR performance baseline, planned approach for early optimizations, and a 10+% improvement in activity-to-meeting conversion through data-driven tweaks and workflow efficiency.

By 60 Days - Optimization & Team Enablement

• Launch the first version of the AI-Enhanced Outbound Playbook, integrating tools like Gong Engage, Qualified, Clay, ZoomInfo and ChatGPT Enterprise to automate research, personalization drafts, lead qualification and post-call notes.
• Coach SDRs on balancing automation with authentic outreach, reinforcing high-quality engagement and messaging consistency.
• Partner with Marketing to launch 2–3 account-based outbound campaigns targeting top verticals and / or target account lists.
• Engage with our Partner organization to improve and enhance our Partner lead processes
• Establish a weekly coaching rhythm using Gong analytics, call reviews, and performance dashboards to ensure feedback is timely and impactful.
• Optimize existing dashboards that track inbound and outbound conversion, pipeline creation, and ROI in real time.
• Establish a closed loop feedback process for capturing seller and sales leader insights in order to continuously improve SDR support.

Success by Day 60: SDRs are operating with greater precision and confidence, with 5-7% improvement in meeting-to-opportunity conversion rates, and new playbook adoption exceeding 90%. 

By 90 Days - Predicable Performance & Team Development

• Drive the SDR team to 100% attainment of monthly qualified opportunity targets, with top performers achieving full quota.
• Partner with AEs and RevOps to refine qualification criteria and improve lead handoffs.
• Refine account-based outbound campaigns and create campaign strategy framework for upcoming quarter in partnership with Marketing.
• Introduce a development framework for SDR → AE progression, identifying high-potential talent for future roles.
• Implement consistent reporting to the business demonstrating SDR impact on pipeline / revenue while providing analysis on MQL quality to improve Marketing ROI. 
• Strengthen remote team culture through consistent rituals — call-of-the-week breakdowns, win shares, and transparent leaderboard recognition.

Success by Day 90: A confident, data-driven SDR team operating with rhythm and accountability, contributing predictable pipeline and demonstrating measurable skill growth.

By 180 Days - Scale & Systematize

• Institutionalize a repeatable Outbound Operating System — including training guides, cadences, and KPI dashboards — to support new hire ramp and predictable team performance.
• Achieve full team quota attainment (100%+ of sales qualified targets).
• Improve overall outbound conversion rates by 10%+ over baseline through targeted messaging, data refinement, and coaching.
• Develop and document best practices for AI-assisted prospecting, ensuring consistency in quality and tone across the team.
• Partner with Marketing to align outbound campaigns with product launches, develop top-of-mind thought leadership and improve campaign strategy.
• Launch seller satisfaction survey framework to capture seller feedback on SDR performance

Success by Day 180: A fully optimized outbound function that blends automation and authenticity, with measurable improvements in pipeline quality, velocity, and conversion efficiency.

Ongoing – Leadership, Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Build a high-performance culture of accountability, curiosity, and career growth with proper incentive plans to support.
• Continuously refine outbound strategies based on performance data and market shifts.
• Promote SDRs into AE or other roles, building a visible talent pipeline across the revenue organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure outbound insights shape company-wide targeting and messaging.
• Champion a balance of human connection and AI innovation in everything the team does.

12-Month Success Snapshot:

• SDR team consistently achieving 110% of pipeline creation targets.
• New hires consistently achieve 100% quota by month 3.
• 25–30% improvement in outbound conversion rates year over year.
• A well-documented, scalable outbound system embedded across GTM teams.
• Visible talent progression, with multiple SDR-to-AE promotions.
• A reputation for excellence, creativity, and modern outbound leadership

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the US. We operate as a remote-first company, and invest in mandatory all-company meetings several times a year in addition to required team travel as necessary.

Performance Driven: We're looking for self-starters with a track record of delivering excellent results, but we're highly selective about who we hire. We don't focus on typical job requirements; instead, we're interested in specific examples from your past experiences. All positions can be based anywhere in the US, and require up to 15 days of travel per year, with senior management and leadership teams requiring up to 35 days.

Compensation: The base salary for this position generally ranges between $110,000 and $119,000, depending on experience, and is bonus eligible. On-target earnings (OTE) range from $157,000 to $170,000. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including professional development, ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.

We Care About Your Security: We’ve been made aware of a phishing scam involving individuals impersonating OpenSesame recruiters. All legitimate communication from our team will come from @opensesame.com email addresses. If you receive a suspicious message, please contact us directly at careers@opensesame.com. Your security matters to us, thank you for staying vigilant.

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Revenue Operations Team

The Revenue Operations team is the operational backbone and growth catalyst of OpenSesame. While others may see sales mechanics, we focus on something more fundamental: creating the clarity, discipline, and systems that allow revenue to scale responsibly and predictably.

We design, operate and automate the processes, systems, and insights that connect strategy to execution — from first customer conversation through renewal. Our work ensures revenue flows efficiently, governance is strong, and customer experience remains consistent as the business grows.

We partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Partner, Finance, Legal, Enablement, and Business Systems to remove friction, enforce smart standards, and help teams move faster without cutting corners.

About the Deal Desk Analyst

The Deal Desk Analyst is a critical partner to Sales and Go-To-Market teams, responsible for accelerating deal velocity while protecting margin, ensuring policy compliance, and improving forecast accuracy.

This role exists to remove friction from selling. You’ll support deals across the quote-to-cash lifecycle, helping sellers close complex opportunities faster while maintaining pricing discipline and clean execution. Success in this role is defined by faster approvals, cleaner deals, fewer escalations, and higher seller confidence — not volume of activity.

Performance Objectives

Establish Strong Deal Execution (First 30 Days)

• Become fully operational and independently support standard new business, expansion, and renewal deals.
• Validate pricing, discounts, approvals, and required documentation within defined SLAs.
• Route and track approvals accurately, maintaining complete and audit-ready CRM and CPQ records.
• Build strong working relationships with Sales, Partners, Finance, and Customer Success.

Sustain Speed and Discipline (60 Days)

• Handle increased deal volume independently without becoming a bottleneck.
• Enforce pricing and approval guardrails consistently across deal types.
• Identify deal risks earlier to reduce last-minute escalations.
• Track deal cycle times, exceptions, and execution bottlenecks.
• Partner cross-functionally to structure deals that protect margin and accelerate close.
• Proactively identify top issues causing friction in the sales process and present proposed solutions that will drive efficiency and speed to close. 

Scale Predictability and Efficiency (90+ Days)

• Maintain consistent deal turnaround times with minimal oversight.
• Reduce manual effort through standardization, automation, and AI-assisted validation.
• Provide clean exception and bottleneck data to inform process and system improvements.
• Support adoption of new workflows, tools, and AI automation enhancements.
• Maintain high data accuracy to support billing, forecasting, and audits.
• Build process documentation to outline existing process and train Sellers on best practices; includes continued enablement regarding policy changes and new tools or automation enhancements

What Success Looks Like

• Deals move through approval quickly and predictably, even during peak periods.
• Sellers trust Deal Desk as a partner that helps them win — not a blocker.
• Pricing, discounting, and approvals are consistently enforced with minimal escalation.
• Deal data is clean, complete, and audit-ready, reducing post-booking corrections.
• Manual effort decreases over time as automation and standard workflows are adopted.
• Leadership has clear visibility into deal health, approval friction, and margin risk.

You might notice we don’t have the typical list of requirements and buzzwords here. That’s intentional.

We’re looking for proven examples from your career that show you can do this job — that you’ve built systems, driven alignment, and created impact at scale. When you look back a year from now, you’ll know you’ve made OpenSesame better, faster, and stronger because of your leadership.

Although it should go without saying (but it doesn’t), OpenSesame is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Shift: Working hours are aligned to U.S. Central Daylight Time (CDT), with core hours 7:30 pm–3:30am IST.

Location: This position can be located anywhere in India. All positions will require up to 15 days of travel per year for company-wide events (typically January, May, and September). 

Performance Driven: We’re looking for self-starters with a track record of follow-through, curiosity, and results. We don’t hire based on a checklist — we hire for potential, drive, and evidence of performance. If you’re motivated to learn, comfortable with experimentation, and excited about how technology can make sales more human, you’ll fit right in. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Revenue Operations Team

The Revenue Operations team is the operational backbone and growth catalyst of OpenSesame. While others may see sales mechanics, we focus on something more fundamental: creating the clarity, discipline, and systems that allow revenue to scale responsibly and predictably.

We design, operate and automate the processes, systems, and insights that connect strategy to execution — from first customer conversation through renewal. Our work ensures revenue flows efficiently, governance is strong, and customer experience remains consistent as the business grows.

We partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Partner, Finance, Legal, Enablement, and Business Systems to remove friction, enforce smart standards, and help teams move faster without cutting corners.

About the Deal Desk Analyst

The Deal Desk Analyst is a critical partner to Sales and Go-To-Market teams, responsible for accelerating deal velocity while protecting margin, ensuring policy compliance, and improving forecast accuracy.

This role exists to remove friction from selling. You’ll support deals across the quote-to-cash lifecycle, helping sellers close complex opportunities faster while maintaining pricing discipline and clean execution. Success in this role is defined by faster approvals, cleaner deals, fewer escalations, and higher seller confidence — not volume of activity.

Performance Objectives

Establish Strong Deal Execution (First 30 Days)

• Become fully operational and independently support standard new business, expansion, and renewal deals.
• Validate pricing, discounts, approvals, and required documentation within defined SLAs.
• Route and track approvals accurately, maintaining complete and audit-ready CRM and CPQ records.
• Build strong working relationships with Sales, Partners, Finance, and Customer Success.

Sustain Speed and Discipline (60 Days)

• Handle increased deal volume independently without becoming a bottleneck.
• Enforce pricing and approval guardrails consistently across deal types.
• Identify deal risks earlier to reduce last-minute escalations.
• Track deal cycle times, exceptions, and execution bottlenecks.
• Partner cross-functionally to structure deals that protect margin and accelerate close.
• Proactively identify top issues causing friction in the sales process and present proposed solutions that will drive efficiency and speed to close. 

Scale Predictability and Efficiency (90+ Days)

• Maintain consistent deal turnaround times with minimal oversight.
• Reduce manual effort through standardization, automation, and AI-assisted validation.
• Provide clean exception and bottleneck data to inform process and system improvements.
• Support adoption of new workflows, tools, and AI automation enhancements.
• Maintain high data accuracy to support billing, forecasting, and audits.
• Build process documentation to outline existing process and train Sellers on best practices; includes continued enablement regarding policy changes and new tools or automation enhancements

What Success Looks Like

• Deals move through approval quickly and predictably, even during peak periods.
• Sellers trust Deal Desk as a partner that helps them win — not a blocker.
• Pricing, discounting, and approvals are consistently enforced with minimal escalation.
• Deal data is clean, complete, and audit-ready, reducing post-booking corrections.
• Manual effort decreases over time as automation and standard workflows are adopted.
• Leadership has clear visibility into deal health, approval friction, and margin risk.

You might notice we don’t have the typical list of requirements and buzzwords here. That’s intentional.

We’re looking for proven examples from your career that show you can do this job — that you’ve built systems, driven alignment, and created impact at scale. When you look back a year from now, you’ll know you’ve made OpenSesame better, faster, and stronger because of your leadership.

Although it should go without saying (but it doesn’t), OpenSesame is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Location: This position can be located anywhere in the U.S. All positions will require up to 15 days of travel per year for company-wide events (typically January, May, September). 

Performance Driven: We’re looking for self-starters with a track record of follow-through, curiosity, and results. We don’t hire based on a checklist — we hire for potential, drive, and evidence of performance. If you’re motivated to learn, comfortable with experimentation, and excited about how technology can make sales more human, you’ll fit right in. 

Compensation: On-target earnings for this role range between $80,000 and $90,000 per year, depending on experience, which includes base salary and variable incentive compensation based on performance. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, relying on market data to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the team

The OpenSesame Sales Development team is the outbound growth engine of the company — fueling conversations that help organizations transform learning and development. We collaborate, experiment, and constantly learn from each other in a high-performance, team-oriented environment that blends data, curiosity, and authenticity.

What makes our Sales Development team unique:

• We invest deeply in both professional and personal growth.
• We are lifelong learners, passionate about making work and learning easier for our customers.
• We measure success by the success of our prospects and customers.
• We operate with the mindset of owners — grounded in honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• We do the right thing, even when it’s the hard thing.
• We communicate the value of OpenSesame with clarity and empathy — always with the customer’s success at the center.
• We believe in the power of teamwork — supporting each other through peer coaching, shared insights, and collaborative problem-solving so the entire team gets better together.

About the Role

We’re seeking a driven, curious, and tech-savvy Sales Development Representative to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in B2B SaaS sales while being part of a forward-thinking team that uses AI and automation to work smarter, not harder.

As an SDR, you’ll partner closely with Account Executives to design and execute strategic outbound prospecting campaigns that create meaningful, qualified conversations with HR, Learning, and Talent leaders across the globe. You’ll learn how to balance automation with authenticity — using cutting-edge tools like Gong Engage, Qualified, ZoomInfo Co-pilot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and ChatGPT Enterprise to drive outbound excellence.

You’ll master the art of personalized, data-informed outreach while leveraging automation to focus on what really matters: connecting with people and helping them solve real business challenges.

Performance Objectives: 

Within 30 Days:

• Complete OpenSesame’s Sales Development onboarding and training program.
• Learn how OpenSesame goes to market and become familiar with our products, industry, and ideal customer profile (ICP).
• Demonstrate mastery of OpenSesame’s core messaging and discovery framework through live call certification or mock calls with manager.”
• Shadow peers and participate in Gong Engage call reviews to learn what world-class conversations sound like.
• Collaborate with your Account Executive to build your strategic account list and understand your territory plan.

Within 60 Days:

• Begin executing account-based outbound strategies that align with Marketing campaigns and AE priorities.
• Use tools like Gong Engage, Qualified, ZoomInfo Co-pilot, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to research accounts, identify key stakeholders, and personalize outreach.
• Apply AI-assisted workflows to automate research and first-pass messaging — while maintaining genuine personalization in calls and emails.
• Meet or exceed your ramp goals for meetings set and activities completed.

Within 90 Days:

• Consistently meet or exceed daily and weekly activity goals for calls, personalized emails, and meaningful conversations; includes building personalized outreach flows with a multi-channel approach.
• Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activity, contacts, and lead statuses within Salesforce.
• Use Gong analytics to self-assess and improve call performance.
• Collaborate closely with your AE to drive high-quality handoff, resulting in achieving benchmark conversion from meeting to SAL and measurable pipeline creation.
• Provide valuable feedback to Marketing stakeholders on inbound lead quality and campaign messaging.

Within 120 Days:

• Earn your OpenSesame Sales Development Certification by demonstrating mastery of messaging, product knowledge, and process.
• Achieve full quota attainment for meetings set and influenced pipeline.
• Build trusted relationships with Account Executives through consistent, high-quality collaboration.
• Contribute to outbound innovation by sharing insights, testing new messaging approaches, and helping refine the SDR AI playbook.

Location: This position can be located anywhere in the U.S. All positions will require up to 15 days of travel per year for company-wide events (typically January, May, September). 

Performance Driven: We’re looking for self-starters with a track record of follow-through, curiosity, and results. We don’t hire based on a checklist — we hire for potential, drive, and evidence of performance. If you’re motivated to learn, comfortable with experimentation, and excited about how technology can make sales more human, you’ll fit right in. 

Compensation: On-target earnings for this role range between $78,000 and $82,500 per year, depending on experience, which includes base salary and variable incentive compensation based on performance. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, relying on market data to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. 

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.