Business Development Team Manager

London (E1) or Sheffield City Centre or Lincoln City Centre Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home We''ll build the full SDR team around the successful hire, so the location is genuinely flexible between our three office hubs. The opportunity Goodlord''s mission is to become the gold standard platform for renting and we''re looking for an SDR Lead to build our Sales Development function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, this is a true ''blank canvas'' role with no pre-existing playbook. You will architect the strategy, source the tools, and hire a brand-new early careers team who will be the future of commercial talent at Goodlord! Build the SDR function from the ground up, creating the strategy, playbook, processes and team rather than inheriting someone else''s. Experiment with tooling, automation and AI to help the team work smarter, generate better conversations and create more pipeline. Balance both Enterprise and Mid-Market outbound motions, helping us figure out what great looks like across different customer segments. Play a key role in shaping one of Goodlord''s most important growth functions, with the freedom to test ideas, move quickly and make a genuine impact. What we need from you: The most important part of this role is coaching, mentorship and leadership. We need a leader who genuinely loves nurturing raw talent e.g. graduates, school and college and transforming them into high-performing commercial professionals. ..... full job details .....