Team Lead Sales Development (AI x Renewables)

As Team Lead Sales Development, you'll continuously develop our SDR team, processes, and sales playbook. You'll coach, set ambitious targets, and pick up the phone yourself. In doing so, you'll build a strong outbound pipeline and drive our growth.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop our SDR team. Help each rep improve through regular 1:1s, call reviews, practical coaching, and clear development goals.
• Own pipeline generation. Translate monthly and quarterly targets into actionable plans, tracking both performance and opportunity quality.
• Lead by example. Make cold calls, test new approaches, and show your team how to run effective conversations with decision-makers.
• Build a strong outbound culture. Make preparation, consistent prospecting, structured follow-ups, and shared learning part of the team's daily routine.
• Develop our sales playbook. Refine messaging, call scripts, and outreach sequences for heating and solar installation businesses.
• Partner with Account Executives and Sales Leadership. Align on target customers, qualification criteria, and smooth handoffs.
• Improve our processes. Use CRM data, automation, and AI tools to reduce repetitive tasks and give your team more time with prospects.

What you'll need

• At least one year of outbound sales experience, with a track record of generating qualified opportunities through cold calling.
• One to two years of sales leadership experience, including coaching and managing team performance.
• An understanding of SMB sales and the ability to connect with business owners and decision-makers.
• A structured approach to targets and metrics, with the judgment to identify where your team needs support.
• Initiative, resilience, and the ability to turn ideas into action quickly.
• Excellent English communication skills, plus C2 proficiency in German, Italian, or French.
• Enthusiasm for AI, software, and the energy transition. Experience in SaaS sales or the installation industry is a plus.

What they offer

• Room to shape how we grow: Develop our outbound strategy, strengthen the SDR team, and put your ideas into practice.
• Professional growth: Build your leadership skills in an ambitious climate tech company with fast decisions.
• Real ownership: Take responsibility for your team and its contribution to autarc's growth.
• Office in Berlin-Mitte near Weinbergspark with modern equipment including MacBook and 27-inch monitor.
• Annual team retreat, mobility package (JobRad or Dance Bike), and fitness package (Urban Sports or ClassPass).