Who are we?
At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk.
We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface.
We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.
At UpGuard, our Sales team continues to be the engine of our growth, moving beyond simple transactions to become trusted architects of digital resilience. In an era where third-party risk is more complex than ever, we maintain a highly collaborative, consultative culture that puts the customer’s security posture above all else.
Following a record-breaking 2025 where we shattered revenue targets and expanded our global footprint, we are entering 2026 with even greater momentum. We are seeking high-energy individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, AI-augmented sales environment. If you are hungry to sharpen your craft, possess a relentless desire to win, and want to sell a platform that is actively neutralising global cyber threats, we want to talk to you.
Why are we hiring for this role?
The Global Director of Sales Development will build, enable, and scale a world-class outbound revenue engine. This leader owns the global SDR strategy, performance, technology, and measurable pipeline contribution across all regions.
This is a revenue ownership role, not an activity-management position. The primary mandate is to drive outbound-sourced revenue, with clear accountability to pipeline generation, conversion performance, and closed-won impact.
Reporting to the SVP of Global Sales, this role partners closely with Marketing, RevOps, Enablement, and Regional Sales Leaders to ensure outbound is predictable, data-driven, and continuously optimized for scale.
Build & Lead: Lead, mentor, and develop a world-class global Sales Development team with clear performance expectations and career pathways.
Strategy & Execution: Define and own the global inbound and outbound Sales Development strategy aligned with quarterly and annual revenue goals to help increase pipeline amounts, win rates, and reduce CaC.
Pipeline Ownership: Drive SDR-sourced pipeline targets with accountability for quality, conversion, and ARR impact, not just activity volume.
Be Technology Forward:
Champion modern outbound tooling, including sequencing platforms, AI-driven personalization, intent data, and automation
Use data and analytics to refine targeting, messaging, and performance management
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to increase scale without proportional cost growth
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Marketing, Field Sales, Enablement, and RevOps to streamline lead motion, optimize routing, and increase conversion efficiency.
Data & Forecasting: Own forecasting, capacity planning, performance modeling, and analytics to inform decisions and fuel continuous improvement.
Coaching & Development: Develop SDR managers as operational leaders who understand both sales economics and how to leverage new tools and trends, and people-first coaching.
7+ years of experience in Sales Development or Revenue leadership within B2B SaaS environments
3+ years leading global SDR teams
Demonstrated success scaling outbound programs that generate significant revenue impact
Strong operational leader with a deep understanding of pipeline economics, CAC, and conversion metrics
Highly tech-forward, with hands-on experience implementing modern sales technologies and AI-driven workflows
Data-driven, with the ability to build dashboards, forecasts, and performance models to guide decision-making
Experience leading multi-region teams across North America and EMEA
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UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
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