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Were looking for a dynamic Sales Development Team Lead to drive our highvelocity team in prospecting outreach and demo setting. You will be responsible for leading coaching and optimizing team performance while ensuring seamless collaboration with the sales organization.
What Youll Do:
- Lead and coach a highperforming Sales Development team in prospecting cold calling outreach and scheduling demos.
- Own and exceed team quotas for demos and revenue generation.
- Motivate inspire and mentor team members to foster growth both individually and professionally.
- Guide Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) through career progression typically into sales roles.
- Track analyze and continually optimize team performance using Salesforce Outreach ZoomInfo LinkedIn Sales Navigator and call listening software.
- Manage each team members pipeline like a sales funnel identifying weak points and coaching strategies to improve results.
- Collaborate with sales reps and managers to ensure smooth demo handoffs and followups.
- Implement industry best practices while experimenting with new strategies to maximize results.
- Train and accelerate rampup time for new hires providing ongoing coaching and development.
- Assist in recruiting and hiring top talent to build a worldclass team.
What Were Looking For:
- A proven track record as a successful MDR/SDR at a highgrowth company.
- At least 1 year of experience leading a fastpaced lead generation team in a tech environment.
- A positive teamfirst attitude with a passion for mentorship and knowledge sharing.
- Experience working within a SaaS recurring revenue model.
- A handson leadership approach willingness to roll up your sleeves and demonstrate best practices.
- Strong coaching methodology and a desire to help team members develop professionally.
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to forecast accurately and articulate past forecasting results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in SaaS sales.
- Knowledge of or experience in Public Relations.
- Experience selling to midsize and large companies.
- Familiarity with short (monthly or less) and nontransactional sales cycles.
If youre a motivated leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment and is passionate about developing top sales talent wed love to hear from you!
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Chicago Pay Range
$70000$130000 USD
Required Experience:
Manager