Team Leader - Sales Development Representative
Leicester LE3 - Office Based
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum (OTE £35,000 - £45,000 in Year 1; £50,000 - £55,000 in Year 2)
Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced sales professional with strong leadership skills looking for your next challenge? Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing company in Leicester, is seeking a Team Leader to manage and guide a small team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs). This role is perfect for an individual passionate about coaching others, driving performance and contributing to the overall growth of the business.

As a Team Leader, you'll oversee a team of 2 SDRs, ensuring they meet and exceed targets while nurturing their personal and professional growth. This is a hands-on role where you will not only lead by example but also contribute to the sales development process.

Responsibilities:

* Lead, mentor and manage a team of 2 SDRs to achieve individual and team targets.

* Oversee daily activities including outreach via phone calls, emails and other communication channels.

* Assist SDRs in evaluating and qualifying leads by understanding customer needs, budgets and timelines.

* Support the team in building strong relationships with potential clients, guiding them through the sales process and communicating the company's value proposition.

* Monitor the team's use of CRM tools to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of leads, interactions and progress.

* Provide training and ongoing professional development to the team, fostering a high-performance culture.

* Collaborate with senior management to develop sales strategies and ensure alignment with company objectives.

* Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback and set actionable goals for team members.

Requirements:

* Minimum 2 years of sales experience, ideally in B2B sales, with leadership or mentoring experience.

* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

* Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

* Self-motivated, target-driven and capable of motivating others.

* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Experience using CRM systems and managing data to drive decisions