Steer ยท 7 hours ago
Business Development Manager
Steer is a leader in the automotive repair industry that offers a suite of software tools for repair shops. The Business Development Manager will lead a team of Business Development Representatives to drive pipeline generation and support the sales organization through coaching and strategy.
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Responsibilities
Hire, onboard, and train top-tier BDR talent. Build a culture of continuous learning and high performance
Conduct daily/weekly call reviews and role-play sessions
Provide real-time feedback on email sequences, cold calling techniques, and objection handling
In partnership with Sales Enablement, create, maintain, and update the 'BDR Playbook' with best practices for prospecting auto repair shops
Analyze metrics (activity, conversion rates, connect rates) to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Collaborate with Marketing and AE Managers to align outbound efforts with campaigns and inbound lead flow
Own the monthly and quarterly pipeline targets for the BDR organization
Ensure a consistent feedback loop between BDRs and Account Executives regarding lead quality and handoff processes
Provide accurate forecasts of pipeline generation to Sales Leadership
Track individual and team performance against KPIs (Calls, Demos Booked, Sit Rate, Demos Won, etc.)
Qualification
Required
2-4+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales, with at least 1 year in a manager role (e.g., BDR Manager, Team Lead)
Proven 'Player-Coach' Ability: You lead by example. You aren't afraid to pick up the phone and show a rep how it's done
Data-Driven Mindset: You understand the math of sales (conversion rates, activity metrics, etc) and use data to make coaching decisions
Exceptional Communication: You can give direct feedback with empathy and articulate complex strategies clearly
Self-Starter Mentality: You can build scalable processes while thriving in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment without needing to be told what to do next
Preferred
Experience in the automotive industry or selling to SMB/blue-collar verticals
Experience scaling a BDR team
Track record of promoting BDRs into closing roles
Familiarity with Hubspot and Nooks
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical insurance
Flexible PTO (15-day minimum)
Generous parental leave
401k
Learning stipend & WFH equipment
Latest technology tools
Collaborative, innovative work culture
Career growth opportunities