This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Team Lead to drive our business development efforts while leading by example. In this hybrid role, you will not only lead a team of business development professionals but also actively contribute to the sales pipeline by managing your own book of business and generating qualified sales opportunities. You’ll serve as a coach, mentor, and strategist for your team, while also being hands-on in prospecting, lead generation, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of leadership skills and business development expertise, helping to inspire and guide the team to success while consistently hitting their own sales targets.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business development representatives, ensuring they meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs
Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and best practices to help your team continuously improve their sales skills and strategies
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and team huddles to address challenges, celebrate wins, and set goals for growth
Develop and execute training programs that help the team improve their lead generation, sales techniques, and product knowledge
Foster a positive, high-performance culture by motivating the team, creating a collaborative environment, and encouraging accountability
Actively manage your own pipeline of high-value prospects, including prospecting, cold calling, email outreach, and lead qualification
Conduct cold outreach to source qualified sales opportunities via cold calling, emails, and LinkedIn
setting an example for your team in terms of activity, results, and sales best practices
Effectively manage and prospect into your account book to identify the best accounts and prospects to reach out to
Demonstrate expertise in sales processes, lead management, and value selling techniques to help team members navigate complex deals
Develop and execute business development strategies that align with company goals
Identify areas of opportunity within the BD organization and implement solutions to improve on these areas
Work closely with BD leadership to define sales targets, business development goals, and performance expectations
Collaborate with sales, sales operations, and enablement teams to ensure proper sales enablement, messaging, and targeted outreach materials
Provide feedback to leadership and cross-functional teams regarding trends in BD, team performance, and outreach efforts
Partner with senior business leaders on high-value opportunities, participating in strategic conversations to improve the BD function
Regularly track, measure, and report on individual and team performance, ensuring alignment with KPIs and sales objectives
Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) to maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and client progress
Analyze sales data to optimize processes and identify areas for improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must have prior experience being a successful BDR for 1+ year
Must have experience being part of a scaling BDR team
Must have prior experience training and coaching BDRs
Proven track record of success in business development, lead generation, and closing deals
Must have Team lead experience in the past and 2+ years as BDR
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to drive team performance and inspire others
Ability to balance a player role (actively contributing to sales) while also managing and developing a team
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and influence others
High proficiency in CRM systems and sales enablement tools
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience in developing and implementing strategic process and enablement materials to increase team efficiencies
Deep understanding of Outbound Sales Development, including email copywriting, cold calling, objection handling, and qualifying
Demonstrated data driven approach to problem solving and coaching
Able and wanting to work in our London office
Nice to have:
Experience in Procurement, Finance, or Tech
Familiarity with sales methodologies (e.g., SPIN Selling, Challenger Sales)
Experience with both inbound and outbound sales strategies
Ability to drive process improvements and optimize team performance based on data insights