Entry Level Sales Strategy Manager Jobs
New grad sales strategy manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or data-driven class project can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Technology & Software, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, with employers like DoorDash, OpenText, and Scale AI hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Your Impact:
OpenText has developed global Centres of Excellence for Sales Development to support best in class cloud software technology and solutions.
You will be joining a social, high performing team required to collaborate with peers to effectively attract and qualify prospects evaluating the purchase of OpenText solutions. The successful incumbent will be comfortable cold calling, cold emailing and engaging via social media and video. It is important that you have a strong understanding of B2B lead generation and business development.
If you are energetic, tech savvy, motivated and creative, this position will challenge and enhance your skillset. This is a quota carrying role for career minded individuals that offers a strong introduction and foundation for a future role in Sales, pre sales, solution consultancy or leadership within a global software organisation. You will receive best in class onboarding and continuous on the job coaching and personalised development to support your professional growth.
Strategic SDRs are responsible for partnering with their Client Executives to develop a territory strategy for discovering, nurturing and qualifying pipeline, and converting those leads to Sales qualified opportunities and revenue. Strategic SDRs are also responsible for working with their Sales and Solution Consultant teams to actively support and progress opportunities through the sales pipeline funnel.
Their prospecting activity is split between outbound, strategic sales driven prospecting, and following up inbound leads generated from prospect and Client engagement activated by Global campaigns and Regional Field Marketing. Success in this position is measured by qualified pipeline creation, pipeline acceleration and revenue, with activity based metrics in place to achieve this outcome.
What The Role Offers:
Outbound prospecting
- This role supports outbound activity including cold calling, emailing and social outreach into target accounts
- Works alongside Client Executives and Solution Sales Executives to engage prospective Clients and introduce OpenText solutions
Inbound lead development
- Responsible for following up and qualifying inbound leads generated through campaigns and marketing activity
- Builds understanding of Client needs and passes qualified opportunities to Client Executives or Solution Sales Executive
Opportunity progression
- Supports early stage opportunities in partnership with Client Executives, Solution Sales Executives and Solution Consultants
- Maintains engagement with prospects and helps move opportunities through initial stages
Prospecting activity
- Builds Client relationships through consistent outreach activity across phone, email and social channels
- Identifies contacts and maintains accurate data using Salesforce and research tools
- All lead generation activity and progress is tracked and managed within Salesforce and Outreach using approved tools and processes. SDRs provide regular updates on activity and pipeline contribution.
- Leads are qualified using defined criteria and aligned prospecting processes.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Ability to achieve activity and performance targets
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with prospects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, proactive approach to prospecting and learning
- Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Goal oriented mindset with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop within a sales environment
- Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce is beneficial but not essential
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation:
At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $46,700 - $70,100; depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.
INTRODUCTION
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Your Impact:
OpenText has developed global Centres of Excellence for Sales Development to support best in class cloud software technology and solutions.
You will be joining a social, high performing team required to collaborate with peers to effectively attract and qualify prospects evaluating the purchase of OpenText solutions. The successful incumbent will be comfortable cold calling, cold emailing and engaging via social media and video. It is important that you have a strong understanding of B2B lead generation and business development.
If you are energetic, tech savvy, motivated and creative, this position will challenge and enhance your skillset. This is a quota carrying role for career minded individuals that offers a strong introduction and foundation for a future role in Sales, pre sales, solution consultancy or leadership within a global software organisation. You will receive best in class onboarding and continuous on the job coaching and personalised development to support your professional growth.
Strategic SDRs are responsible for partnering with their Client Executives to develop a territory strategy for discovering, nurturing and qualifying pipeline, and converting those leads to Sales qualified opportunities and revenue. Strategic SDRs are also responsible for working with their Sales and Solution Consultant teams to actively support and progress opportunities through the sales pipeline funnel.
Their prospecting activity is split between outbound, strategic sales driven prospecting, and following up inbound leads generated from prospect and Client engagement activated by Global campaigns and Regional Field Marketing. Success in this position is measured by qualified pipeline creation, pipeline acceleration and revenue, with activity based metrics in place to achieve this outcome.
What The Role Offers:
Outbound prospecting
- This role supports outbound activity including cold calling, emailing and social outreach into target accounts
- Works alongside Client Executives and Solution Sales Executives to engage prospective Clients and introduce OpenText solutions
Inbound lead development
- Responsible for following up and qualifying inbound leads generated through campaigns and marketing activity
- Builds understanding of Client needs and passes qualified opportunities to Client Executives or Solution Sales Executive
Opportunity progression
- Supports early stage opportunities in partnership with Client Executives, Solution Sales Executives and Solution Consultants
- Maintains engagement with prospects and helps move opportunities through initial stages
Prospecting activity
- Builds Client relationships through consistent outreach activity across phone, email and social channels
- Identifies contacts and maintains accurate data using Salesforce and research tools
- All lead generation activity and progress is tracked and managed within Salesforce and Outreach using approved tools and processes. SDRs provide regular updates on activity and pipeline contribution.
- Leads are qualified using defined criteria and aligned prospecting processes.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Ability to achieve activity and performance targets
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with prospects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, proactive approach to prospecting and learning
- Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Goal oriented mindset with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop within a sales environment
- Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce is beneficial but not essential
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation:
At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $46,700 - $70,100; depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.
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Entry Level Sales Strategy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sales strategy manager job?
Entry level sales strategy manager roles reward candidates who can show analytical thinking and an understanding of sales funnels, even without years of formal experience. Highlight coursework in data analysis, economics, or marketing, along with any internship or project where you built a forecast, analyzed pipeline data, or contributed to a go-to-market plan. Employers at this level often value demonstrated curiosity and structured problem-solving over a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level sales strategy managers?
Companies hiring entry level sales strategy managers right now include DoorDash, OpenText, and Scale AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including fast-growing startups building out their revenue operations and established enterprises that run structured early-career programs in sales strategy and planning.
Are there remote entry level sales strategy manager jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles still include some in-office component. About 36% of entry level sales strategy manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates willing to work on-site will see a broader set of options, while fully remote postings do exist for those with the right analytical skills and self-directed work style.
Are these new grad sales strategy manager jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sales strategy manager roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or relevant coursework in place of full-time history, and may ask for a portfolio sample or case study rather than a lengthy resume. Look for postings that mention training programs or mentorship as strong signals of new grad hiring.
Which industries hire the most entry level sales strategy managers?
Entry Level sales strategy manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume sales pipelines that require analytical support, and they often invest in growing junior talent through structured rotations and coaching rather than requiring candidates to arrive with deep industry experience.