At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coach a dynamic SDR team to drive outbound sales success.
- Company: Join Connectd, a top UK startup revolutionising the early-stage ecosystem.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with OTE, hybrid work, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting scale-up and make a real impact in the startup world.
- Qualifications: Experience managing SDR teams and a strong understanding of B2B sales.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 base + £25,000 OTE
Connectd is one of the UK's most exciting scale‑ups right now. Ranked number 6 in LinkedIn's Top UK Startups for 2024, they have built the go‑to platform connecting founders, investors, and fractional executives across the early‑stage ecosystem. With £5.5m raised in their latest round and active US expansion underway, they are in full growth mode and building the commercial team to match.
The role involves owning the SDR team end to end, which includes:
- Hiring and onboarding new SDRs
- Building out the playbook
- Setting targets
- Running pipeline reviews
- Ensuring the team consistently converts outreach into qualified opportunities for the Account Executive team
You will be close to the data, comfortable in a CRM, and confident running structured one‑to‑ones that actually move performance.
What you will be doing:
- Coaching a team of SDRs on outbound sequencing, discovery calls, and objection handling
- Building and iterating on the outbound playbook for both founder and investor ICP segments
- Working closely with marketing and sales leadership to align on messaging and pipeline targets
- Tracking team metrics and reporting on conversion, activity, and pipeline contribution
- Recruiting, onboarding, and ramping new SDR hires as headcount grows
What they are looking for:
- Prior experience leading or managing an SDR team, ideally within a B2B SaaS or platform business
- Strong personal outbound instincts - you have carried a quota yourself and know what good looks like
- Comfortable with a very fast sales process
- Data literate and process-driven without being rigid
- A genuine interest in the startup and investor ecosystem is a bonus
If you are an SDR Manager ready to step into a high‑growth platform business at an inflection point, apply today.
SDR Manager employer: Venatrix
Connectd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation thrives. As a rapidly growing scale-up, employees benefit from a culture that fosters collaboration and personal development, alongside competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. With opportunities for career advancement and the chance to be part of a pioneering platform connecting founders and investors, Connectd is the ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
