BDR Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech-driven hospitality sector is seeking an SDR Manager to lead a high-performing sales development team. In this role, you will be responsible for hiring, training, and managing the SDRs, boosting lead generation efforts, and refining sales strategies while working closely with marketing. Ideal candidates will have a background in SaaS and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Superb benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing an SDR or BDR team in SaaS.
• Experience in hospitality industry required.
• Strong understanding of outbound sales methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and manage SDR team for lead qualification.
• Set and track key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing to optimize lead generation.

Skills

Team Management

Sales Development

Coaching

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Outreach

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As an SDR Manager, you'll lead a team of high-performing Sales Development Representatives to generate qualified pipeline for the sales team. You'll coach, inspire, and hold your team to high standards, while collaborating closely with Marketing and Sales to refine outreach strategies and improve conversion rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and manage a team of SDRs focused on outbound and inbound lead qualification
• Set and track key performance metrics (calls, emails, meetings booked, pipeline created)
• Refine sales development playbooks and messaging tailored to hospitality buyers
• Collaborate with marketing to optimise lead generation campaigns
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to SDRs
• Analyze performance data to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Report regularly to senior sales leadership on team performance and pipeline growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing an SDR or BDR team in a fast-paced SaaS environment
• Experience selling into the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, hospitality groups) is a must
• Track record of building scalable, high-performing SDR teams
• Strong understanding of outbound sales methodologies and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach)
• Data-driven, collaborative, and obsessed with continuous improvement
• Passion for hospitality and a genuine interest in tech-driven transformation

Package

• Superb benefits package
• Career growth in a high-impact, high-visibility role
• A supportive, driven team and a clear company mission