Head of Sales Development

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Head of Sales Development overseeing strategy and growth of sales team at CollegeVine. Building processes, hiring, and leveraging AI tools for efficiency.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

B2B sales developmentpipeline generationoutbound strategyprospecting methodologyteam managementanalytical mindsetcoachingmetrics management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationenergyownershipbias toward actionadaptabilitycoaching culture

Tools & Technologies

CRM systemssales engagement platformsprospecting toolsAI toolsautomation tools

Industry Keywords

higher educationedtechgo-to-market strategypipeline targetsevent strategycampaign-to-pipeline conversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the entire sales development function: strategy, hiring, process, tooling, and performance
Build, coach, and scale a high-performing team focused on outbound and inbound pipeline generation
Design and iterate on messaging, and targeting strategies for the higher education market
Partner closely with the CRO on pipeline targets, forecasting, and GTM strategy
Collaborate with Marketing on pipeline plays, lead flow, event strategy, and campaign-to-pipeline conversion
Collaborate with Account Executives to ensure seamless lead handoff and feedback loops
Establish the systems, metrics, and cadences that drive accountability and continuous improvement
Recruit and develop top talent — create a team culture that attracts ambitious people and accelerates their careers
Leverage AI tools and automation to maximize team efficiency and outbound coverage
Represent the sales development function in GTM leadership discussions, contributing to company-wide go-to-market planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in B2B sales development, or similar roles, with at least 2 years managing a team
Track record of building or significantly scaling a pipeline generation function
Strong point of view on outbound strategy, prospecting methodology, and enablement
Experience hiring, onboarding, and developing early-career sales talent
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where you're building the plane while flying it
Analytical mindset — you manage by metrics without losing sight of coaching and culture
Familiarity with CRM systems, sales engagement platforms, and modern prospecting tools
Higher education or edtech experience is a strong plus, but not required — intellectual curiosity about the space matters more
Energy, ownership, and a bias toward action

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health
Dental
Vision
401(k)