Strategic Sales Development Lead

About the role

We are looking for a high‑performing Strategic Sales Development Lead to drive outbound growth for a premier modern home décor and lighting brand. This remote, independent‑contract position blends individual prospecting with strategic leadership, allowing you to shape the sales pipeline while mentoring junior SDRs.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, and engage high‑potential accounts and decision‑makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Maintain a “speed‑to‑lead” standard, qualifying inbound leads within 5‑15 minutes.
• Book 25‑30 qualified meetings per month and generate 10‑15+ sales‑qualified opportunities.
• Execute 50‑80 targeted daily touches with personalized messaging for the home‑decor market.
• Ensure 100% CRM data integrity, logging next actions and detailed notes.
• Coach junior SDRs, share successful scripts, and optimise outbound sequences.
• Review personal and team funnel metrics daily to close conversion gaps.

Required profile

• Proven experience in home goods, furniture, or lighting sales.
• Track record of focusing on pipeline value and qualified opportunity creation.
• Ability to work a strict 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM CST schedule from an offshore location.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for high‑end clientele.
• Prior senior or lead SDR experience, including mentoring responsibilities.

Required skills

• HubSpot CRM
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• Fully remote role with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with high‑growth international companies.
• Clear career progression to Account Executive.