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Global Director of Sales Development

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.


What will you do?
  • Process & Playbooks: Leverage AI to dynamically adapt playbooks based on real-time intent, ensuring the team isn't just following a static, manual script to drive measurable productivity improvements.
  • 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.


What will you bring?
  • 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


What will give you an edge?
  • Experience leading SDR organizations of 30+ reps across multiple geographies


What's in it for you?
  • Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being 
  • WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard 
  • $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance 
  • Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.
  • 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
  • Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave 
  • Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
  • Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role 
  • Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work 
  • Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance


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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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