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About this role
Senior SDR Manager➡️ Have a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing SDR teams in a fast-paced, outbound sales environment?➡️ Passionate about coaching emerging talent, improving sales processes, and turning ambitious pipeline goals into consistent results?➡️ Excited to shape the outbound strategy for an AI-powered platform used by leading organizations and innovation-driven companies?✅ If you’re ready to lead a talented team and help build the next phase of Patsnap’s growth, we’d love to hear from you.Role Summary:We’re seeking a dynamic Senior SDR Manager to lead our team of 13 Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in London.
Reporting directly to our Head of Sales, you’ll be taking ownership of a high-volume, cold-calling environment that targets mid-market and enterprise-level prospects.
If you are passionate about coaching a sharp, coachable, but relatively inexperienced team and you have a track record of success rising through the ranks from SDR or AE to Manager we want to hear from you!This is a hybrid position in our London, UK office with Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as mandatory in-office days. You are welcome to come in more often than those 3 days as well.
Want to see the platform you'd be representing?Check out this short overview:Who are we?PatSnap is a global, pre-IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research and Development productivity.
Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain-specific AI to accelerate the creation of market-ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement.
Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead. We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto,
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — SDR
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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
How do you handle objections on cold calls?
Template questionWalk me through your typical outbound sequence.
Template questionHow do you research prospects before reaching out?
Template questionWhat metrics do you track daily?
Template questionSales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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