Business Development Manager

Leap; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap is seeking a Manager, Business Development in the Baltimore/Columbia, MD area. The role leads the BDR team, champions inbound and outbound motions, and drives consistent pipeline and quota attainment.

You will coach, train, and develop BDRs, while collaborating with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps to enhance processes and outcomes. The position requires 3+ years in BD/SDR roles, 2+ years leading teams, and strong CRM/tool experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Business Development or Sales Development.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading BDR/SDR teams.
• Proven success supporting both inbound and outbound sales motions.
• Experience with outbound phone and email campaign execution.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and sales tools (Salesforce and Gong preferred).
• Experience using power dialers and/or predictive dialers.
• Strong understanding of short and long sales cycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day performance of the BDR team across inbound and outbound sales efforts, driving consistent achievement of individual and team pipeline and quota goals.
• Provide active, hands-on leadership during required onsite days, maintaining regular visibility and accessibility to the team and providing real-time coaching, direction, and support throughout the workday.
• Coach, train, and develop BDRs through ongoing observation, call coaching, real-time feedback, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, skills training, and individualized development.
• Monitor daily activity, lead response times, conversion rates, meeting quality, and pipeline contribution to identify trends, address performance gaps, and improve results.
• Oversee inbound lead management and outbound prospecting activities, including phone, email, and multi-channel outreach, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Establish and maintain a high-accountability sales environment, reinforcing performance expectations, sales processes, playbooks, messaging, and standards of execution.
• Maintain consistent management availability and appropriate team coverage during established business hours, promptly addressing BDR questions, coaching needs, performance concerns, and escalations.
• Lead team meetings, huddles, coaching sessions, and other management activities, including in-person leadership activities on designated onsite days.
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps on lead quality, territory management, sales strategy execution, tools, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, ramp, and retain high-performing BDRs while supporting their ongoing professional development and career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Data-driven mindset

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Gong

Power dialers

Predictive dialers

Job description

As Manager, Business Development, you'll lead the day-to-day coaching, performance, and

development of Leap's BDR team. You'll drive excellence across inbound and outbound

motions, keeping pipeline creation consistent, lead response times fast, and meeting quality

high. You'll execute against the sales strategy already in place, sharpen the team's workflows,

and grow BDRs into strong sales professionals, all while partnering closely with Sales

Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps to keep everyone aligned. This role reports directly to the

VP of Sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the day-to-day performance of the BDR team across inbound and outbound sales efforts, driving consistent achievement of individual and team pipeline and quota goals.
• Provide active, hands-on leadership during required onsite days, maintaining regular visibility and accessibility to the team and providing real-time coaching, direction, and support throughout the workday.
• Coach, train, and develop BDRs through ongoing observation, call coaching, real-time feedback, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, skills training, and individualized
• Monitor daily activity, lead response times, conversion rates, meeting quality, and pipeline contribution to identify trends, address performance gaps, and improve results.
• Oversee inbound lead management and outbound prospecting activities, including phone, email, and multi-channel outreach, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Establish and maintain a high-accountability sales environment, reinforcing performance expectations, sales processes, playbooks, messaging, and standards of execution.
• Maintain consistent management availability and appropriate team coverage during established business hours, promptly addressing BDR questions, coaching needs, performance concerns, and escalations.
• Lead team meetings, huddles, coaching sessions, and other management activities, including in-person leadership activities on designated onsite days.
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps on lead quality, territory management, sales strategy execution, tools, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, ramp, and retain high-performing BDRs while supporting their ongoing professional development and career progression.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Business Development or Sales Development.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading BDR/SDR teams.
• Proven success supporting both inbound and outbound sales motions.
• Experience with outbound phone and email campaign execution.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and sales tools (Salesforce and Gong preferred).
• Experience using power dialers and/or predictive dialers.
• Strong understanding of short and long sales cycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Hiring Locations:

Must be based in or near the Baltimore or Columbia, MD markets. This is a

hybrid position. 3 days in office in Columbia, MD (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays) and 2

days working remotely. Regular onsite attendance on required office days is an essential

function of this position due to the Manager's responsibility for the day-to-day supervision,

coaching, development, performance management, and leadership of the BDR team.

Leap may modify work location expectations from time to time based on business needs.

Employees will be provided with reasonable notice of any such changes.

Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.