SDR Manager

    True Talent Solutions Partners

    🇬🇧 London
    SaaS
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    Posted 4 days ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    About the RoleThis is a hands-on leadership role owning the outbound sales development function at a fast-growing, AI-first HR tech company backed by Y Combinator and recently closed at Series A. You will build and coach a team of SDRs, refine the outbound playbook, and drive qualified pipeline for Account Executives at a pivotal moment in the company's growth.

    What You'll DoManage and coach a team of SDRs and BDRs day-to-day, running 1:1s, reviewing calls, and holding the team accountable to pipeline targets.Own CRM hygiene, sequence management, and activity tracking across the team using tools such as Clay, Amplemarket, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.Build and continuously refine outbound playbooks, messaging frameworks, and processes as the team scales from two to six or more reps.Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and Account Executives on sales enablement assets, ICP refinement, and campaign strategy.Report on team performance and pipeline health to leadership, identifying what is working and what needs to change.

    What We're Looking For3 to 6 years of B2B SaaS outbound experience, with at least 1 to 2 years managing or leading an SDR or BDR team with documented performance metrics.Proven ability to build or scale an outbound function at an early-stage or resource-constrained startup (sub-50 person company).Proficiency with sales engagement platforms and CRM systems such as Salesforce, Outreach, or Apollo.Track record of building and optimising outbound sales cadences and processes from the ground up.Comfortable in a scrappy, fast-moving environment where you shape the function rather than inherit a finished one.Experience outbounding to HR buyers or working in the HR tech space is a strong plus.Familiarity with sales analytics, pipeline forecasting, or revenue operations is a bonus.Compensation &

    BenefitsSalary range: £75,000 to £85,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.LocationHybrid, based in London, England, United Kingdom.

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce
    Outreach
    LinkedIn Sales Navigator
    Apollo

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — SDR

    Cold calls60–80/day
    Outbound emails30–50/day
    Discovery meetings2–3/week
    Pipeline review1×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    SDR Support

    Dedicated prospecting team

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Client Roles
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    How do you handle objections on cold calls?

    Template question
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    Walk me through your typical outbound sequence.

    Template question
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    How do you research prospects before reaching out?

    Template question
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    What metrics do you track daily?

    Template question
    Research True Talent Solutions Partners's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This SDR/BDR role focuses on top-of-funnel pipeline generation through outbound prospecting.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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