At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers.
In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business.
Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2.
Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career.
Podium is looking for an experienced Sales Development leader to join our team. In this role you will bring your sales and leadership experience to lead a team of sales development managers to generate a quality pipeline for our sales teams.
What you will be doing:
- Lead, coach, and manage multiple SDR Managers to ensure consistent practices and processes to hit pipeline goals focused on new logo acquisition
- Develop, maintain, and drive strategy of the SDR organization in alignment with company goals and objectives
- Build, implement and refine Sales Development operations and practices to ensure high degree of efficiency, effectiveness, and personalization
- Identify, track and present key performance metrics to management demonstrating success and calling out areas requiring attention
- Collaborate and align with Marketing, Sales and Operations leadership to ensure we are operating effectively as one unit
- Communicate effectively within the organization and cross-functional partners
- Create development programs that support the established promotion path for SDRs
What you should have:
- 3+ years SDR Management management experience
- 6+ years experience in sales
- Fluency in prospecting tools and platforms (Salesforce, Highspot, Marketo, ZoomInfo, etc.) and understanding of highly effective prospecting strategies and tactics
- Experience working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced organization selling SaaS solutions, ranging from SMB to enterprise companies
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Why you’ll love working here:
- Podium is the best place to work to:
- Join the leaders in AI agents
- Unlock career-defining growth
- Build with world-class talent
- Make a real impact on local businesses
BENEFITS
- Open and transparent culture
- Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k Plan
- Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.
Skills Required
- 3+ years SDR/sales management experience
- 6+ years experience in sales
- Fluency in prospecting tools and platforms (Salesforce, Gong, Outreach, Chilipiper) and effective prospecting strategies
- Experience in rapidly growing, fast-paced SaaS organizations selling to SMB through enterprise
- Bachelor's Degree
Podium Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Podium and has not been reviewed or approved by Podium.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and related options such as HSA/FSA, life/disability, and mental-health support. Feedback suggests this core package is a consistent strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as flexible, with policies like flexible or unlimited PTO alongside paid holidays and sick leave. Feedback suggests this area is broadly viewed positively.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or remote work options are available depending on role, and on‑site perks such as free snacks or lunches are highlighted. Feedback suggests these options enhance day‑to‑day flexibility and convenience.
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What We Do
Podium is redefining the way customers interact with local businesses. Podium’s Interaction Management platform uses messaging to make it convenient to interact with your leads, customers, and teams along every customer touchpoint. With Podium, you can message your leads and customers, get reviews and feedback, and communicate easily with your team, all in one easy-to-use inbox. It powers the conversations that matter most to your business, putting you miles ahead of the competition.
