Role Description
We are seeking a high-energy and results-driven Business Development Team Lead to both manage and contribute to our team of Business Development Representatives (BDRs). This is a "player-coach" role, ideal for a top-performing BDR from the cybersecurity or software security space who is ready to take the next step into leadership.
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Lead a team of BDRs by example, providing coaching and strategic guidance.
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Carry your own individual quota for generating qualified sales opportunities.
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Master of outbound prospecting with a proven track record in B2B tech or security sales.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership & Management (Approx. 50-60% of time)
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Coaching & Mentorship: Provide daily hands-on coaching, conduct 1:1s, and run team meetings.
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Performance Management: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
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Strategy & Process: Help refine and execute the team's outbound prospecting strategy.
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Hiring & Onboarding: Partner with sales leadership to recruit, interview, and onboard new BDRs.
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Motivation: Foster a positive, high-energy, and collaborative team culture.
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Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between the BDR team and their Account Executive (AE) partners.
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Individual Contribution (Approx. 40-50% of time)
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Quota Attainment: Consistently meet or exceed your own individual monthly/quarterly quota.
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Prospecting: Identify and target strategic accounts, running multi-channel outbound campaigns.
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Mastery: Serve as the subject matter expert for the team on prospecting techniques.
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Testing: Pilot new outreach strategies, messaging, and tools before rolling them out to the team.
Qualifications
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4+ years of experience in a B2B sales development (BDR/SDR) role, with a strong preference for experience in cybersecurity in the USA region.
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Proven Track Record: A history of consistently being a top performer and exceeding individual quotas.
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Leadership Aspiration: Formal or informal leadership experience.
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Tech Stack Proficiency: Expert-level user of Salesforce (or similar CRM) and sales engagement platforms.
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Expert Communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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Process-Oriented: Highly organized, data-driven, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.
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Resilience: A self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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2+ years of experience in a formal BDR/SDR management or team lead role.
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Direct experience selling to Security Operations (SOC) or GRC teams.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and tools.
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Experience with Account-Based Marketing (ABM) methodologies.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
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Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven team led by industry leaders.
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Competitive compensation and benefits.
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Opportunity to work with global, market-leading customers and next-generation AI technology.
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Remote-first work environment, with flexibility and periodic travel for strategic engagements.