About the Role
The SDR Team Lead is responsible for driving day-to-day execution, coaching, and team engagement across a grouping of SDRs within the Life Sciences team. This role acts as a frontline player-coach and operational leader, helping ensure consistent inbound & outbound activity, strong prospecting execution, and ongoing SDR development.Â
The SDR Team Lead partners closely with SDR Director to reinforce process, support onboarding, improve team performance, and maintain a high-energy, accountable sales culture. This role will provide frontline leadership support for a team of approximately 5 SDRs within the Life Sciences vertical.Â
What You'll DoÂ
Team Leadership & ExecutionÂ
- Lead team huddles, call blocks, and outbound execution sessionsÂ
- Drive participation, accountability, and consistency across SDR activitiesÂ
- Ensure reps are prepared with targeted account lists, personas, and messagingÂ
- Monitor activity pacing and support attainment of team KPIsÂ
- Reinforce best practices for prospecting, follow-up, and Salesforce hygieneÂ
- Act as the first point of support for day-to-day rep questions and escalationÂ
Coaching & DevelopmentÂ
- Provide real-time coaching during call blocks and weekly 1:1 sessionsÂ
- Review calls, emails, and outreach strategies to improve rep performanceÂ
- Conduct role plays and objection handling exercisesÂ
- Support onboarding and ramping of new SDR hiresÂ
- Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership on development plansÂ
- Share best practices and contribute to ongoing enablement initiativesÂ
Operational SupportÂ
- Assist SDR leadership with reporting, performance insights, and process improvementsÂ
- Surface trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting team performanceÂ
- Help coordinate territory planning, account distribution, and campaign executionÂ
- Support implementation and adoption of new tools, workflows, and initiativesÂ
- Participate in hiring processes, interviews, and onboarding activitiesÂ
Culture & Team EngagementÂ
- Help foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performance team cultureÂ
- Celebrate wins and encourage peer-to-peer recognitionÂ
- Promote strong communication and engagement across the SDR organizationÂ
- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and consistent executionÂ
What You'll Bring
- 1-2 years experience with proven success in an SDR or outbound sales roleÂ
- Strong prospecting, communication, and objection handling skillsÂ
- Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or coaching experience preferredÂ
- Ability to motivate and influence peers in a fast-paced environmentÂ
- Deep understanding of sales tools functionality and enhancing workflows for maximizing efficiency and innovation Â
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skillsÂ
- Experience using CRM and sales engagement platformsÂ
- Comfortable providing feedback and driving accountabilityÂ
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $59,500 - $111,300 per year, which represents the base pay the company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.Â
Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible to participate in a company bonus or commission plan. All employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, and participation in the company's 401(k) plan with employer contribution.