Manager, Sales Development

At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, transparency, and a whole lot of creativity. This work takes grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. Our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. From entrepreneurs launching their first idea to global enterprises scaling their digital presence, we empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. We believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable. And we’re here to build it together. We’re looking for a Manager, Sales Development to lead our outbound sales development efforts. As Webflow continues its evolution from a product-led growth (PLG) leader to an enterprise-ready platform, this role is critical to accelerating that momentum. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling outbound programs that generate high-quality pipeline for our sales team, while also hiring and developing a world-class, diverse team of SDRs with clear growth paths across the business. About the role: Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) 3 days per week in-office; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Full time Permanent Exempt The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in the Chicago market. We've structured the pay range to be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. United States (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States) $191,500 - $235,000 For sales roles, the ranges provided are the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) ranges, meaning that the ranges include both the sales commissions target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Webflow and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s market location, job related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter. Reporting to the Director, Sales Development As a Manager, Sales Development you’ll … Recruit, hire, onboard, and coach a team of outbound sales development representatives Coach team on identifying high-potential customers and personalized messaging that delivers qualified pipeline to our Enterprise and Corporate sales teams Foster a culture of coaching (call shadowing, mock role plays, etc.) in order to ramp new reps and continue building their sales acumen and Webflow value knowledge set throughout their tenure as an SDR Ensure the team efficiently and effectively prospects outbound focus accounts, leveraging marketing resources and inbound signals to influence messaging Drive accountability of team daily/weekly metrics Effectively report on your business and forecast weekly against monthly/quarterly goals Work closely with Sales Managers and Account Executives to ensure meeting Quality/Quantity and proper follow-up Work with with the People Team and cross-functional leaders to create strong paths for career advancement within Sales, as well as to roles within other areas of the business Be in office 3 days per week with your team to foster an energized, coaching-focused, collaborative environment. Our in-office days will be Tuesday thru Thursday. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role. About you: You’ll thrive as a Manager, Sales Development if you: Have 2+ years of Sales Development leadership experience Possess a strong belief that sales is done on the phone, and supported by other channels of outreach Have experience working cross-functionally with teams like Marketing and Enterprise Sales on content, talk tracks, execution and lead optimization. Have ability to thrive in ambiguity and work autonomously Have experience hiring, onboarding, and continuously developing direct reports that are early in their sales careers Have experience working with Salesforce.com, marketing/sales automation platforms (ie Outreach or Salesloft) and the next wave of AI driven sales development tools. Ideally, have experience driving positive business outcomes through data-driven insights. Have experience in a closing role yourself, ideally comfortable with full-cycle outbound sales. Possess a passion around developing people, are comfortable giving feedback and strive to have a high-performing, energized team Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact Our Core Behaviors: Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates Benefits & wellness Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company. 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (full-time employees working 30+ hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent care Flexible Spending Account (US only), dependent on insurance plan selection where applicable in the respective country of employment; Employees may also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness where applicable in the respective country of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit); Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement Flexible PTO with a mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off for all locations (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit), and sabbatical program Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, smart work, and professional growth Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs 401k plan and pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required) financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only) Commuter benefits for in-office employees Temporary employees are not eligible for paid holiday time off, accrued paid time off, paid leaves of absence, or company-sponsored perks unless otherwise required by law. Be you, with us At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Stay connected Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? Consider following our story on our Webflow Blog, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and/or Glassdoor. Please note: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered. To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment. If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes. For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice.