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# Business Development Team Lead

- **Company:** Automat-it
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Cloud Services, Salesforce.Com, GPT
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1ffaccedd72d4aed

## About the Role

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.
Requirements:

 * Proven experience leading or mentoring team members (formal or informal leadership)
 * 3+ years in a similar BDR/SDR or sales role, preferably in the B2B tech or cloud ecosystem
 * Proven Outbound experience - cold-calling, LinkedIn, email, social media, etc.
 * Proven experience navigating prospective accounts from and into a senior executive level to identify new customer opportunities.
 * Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives
 * Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
 * Proven ability to meet or exceed lead generation targets in a fast-paced environment
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
 * Enthusiastic about learning and adapting to new tools, trends, and markets
 * Familiarity with AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Quick Suite, etc.
 * Working experience with Salesforce, Salesloft, or Zoominfo - an advantage
 * Experience working in startups and knowledge of the local startup ecosystem - an advantageFamiliarity with cloud services - an advantage

## Description

* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Development Representatives to consistently achieve and exceed pipeline targets
 * Monitor team´s performance, and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development
 * Proactively identify, research, and qualify potential startup leads within the cloud ecosystem using tools such as LinkedIn, Salesforce, and industry-specific databases.
 * Attend local AWS and customer events to network, generate leads, and represent Automat-it within the cloud ecosystem.
 * Contact prospects via email, phone, and social media to generate interest in Automat-it's solutions.
 * Maintain a robust and organized sales pipeline in Salesforce, tracking all interactions and ensuring follow-ups
 * Own the initial stages of the sales cycle until handover to the Account Executive
 * Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to align strategies and ensure seamless handoff of qualified leads
 * Stay updated on cloud ecosystem trends, industry developments, and startup activity to refine outreach strategies
 * Commit to regular business travel, locally and internationally


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