Business Development Manager
Lead a team of outbound BDRs to generate pipeline across SMB and Mid-Market merchants in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
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Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Business Development Manager at Block leads a team of outbound BDRs to generate new business opportunities within the SMB and Mid-Market sectors. This role requires a strong background in managing sales teams, with an emphasis on developing innovative outbound strategies and leveraging data for performance improvement. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to build and refine processes rather than follow existing ones. The position offers a chance to collaborate with various teams and contribute to a culture of high performance.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 7 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Block's career page.
- Block has 216 other open roles including Partner Development Lead, Product GTM Operations Senior Manager , Staff Software Engineer, Financial Platform - Issuing.
Quick facts
- Is the Business Development Manager role remote?
- It's hybrid — Block expects some on-site time in London, United Kingdom.
- Where is the role based?
- Block is hiring for this position in London, United Kingdom.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Block targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Business Development Manager role at Block.
From the original posting
We started a movement in which everyone can win – shoppers, retailers, society and every person on our team. To play fair, trust people and reward them for doing the right thing. We see and feel the impact of our work as more and more people gain financial freedom and retailers grow across the globe.
Founded in 2014 in Sydney, Australia, Afterpay has over 24 million active customers globally and more than 250,000 of the best retailers around the world including Anthropologie, Revolve, DSW, GOAT, Finish Line, Levi’s, Mac Cosmetics, Ray-Ban and many others.
Afterpay is helping people spend responsibly! We empower customers to access the things they want and need, while still allowing them to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments in four, for both online and in-store purchases. Afterpay is deeply committed to delivering positive outcomes for customers. Now under the Block ecosystem, we are focused on supporting our community of shoppers.
We trust in the next generation and share a vision of a more accessible and sustainable world in which people are rewarded for doing the right thing. Join a movement in which everyone can win.
The Role
As BDR Manager, you'll lead a team of five outbound BDRs focused on generating pipeline across SMB and Mid-Market merchants. You'll report directly to the UK CEO and play a key role in shaping how we prospect, hire, coach and grow the team.
This isn't a role where you're expected to maintain an existing playbook. We're looking for someone who enjoys building things; someone who sees opportunities to improve how a team operates and has the initiative to make them happen.
You'll have ownership over hiring, onboarding, coaching, outbound strategy and day-to-day team performance, while working closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, CRM, Sales Strategy and other global teams.
You Will
- Lead, coach and develop a team of outbound BDRs.
- Build a high-performance culture in a hybrid working environment.
- Partner with AEs to maximise pipeline generation across SMB and Mid-Market.
- Hire and onboard new BDRs as the team grows.
- Continuously improve outbound strategy, messaging and account targeting.
- Partner with Marketing, CRM and Sales Strategy to improve how the team operates.
- Experiment with new tools, AI capabilities and ways of working.
- Use data to identify opportunities and improve team performance.
You Have
- Experience managing an outbound sales or business development team.
- A track record of hiring, coaching and developing high-performing sales talent.
- Confidence in managing performance.
- Experience improving outbound strategy rather than simply executing an existing playbook.
- Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
- A data-driven approach to coaching and decision-making.
- Curiosity around AI and modern sales technology.
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.