SDR Performance Coach (Fixed-Term Contract)

AI overview

Elevate SDR performance by coaching best-in-class standards, improving funnel metrics, and fostering a high-impact culture focused on revenue influence.

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

  • We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  • We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
  • We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  • We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  • We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
  • We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average.

This role

We’re looking for an SDR Performance Coach to deliver coaching to our UK-based SDR team, across both Inbound and Outbound segments. In this role, you’ll act as a hands-oncoach and quality champion — spending your time in the field running 1:1 sessions, shadowing live calls, reviewing Outreach insights, and quickly identifying and addressing performance gaps.

Your mission is to elevate SDR performance by coaching to best-in-class standards and improving funnel metrics like MQL-to-SAO conversion, connect rates, demo sit rates, and revenue. You’ll drive excellence by lifting both quantity (activity, connect rates, pipeline coverage) and quality (targeting, messaging, and CRM discipline). In close partnership with SDR Managers, you'll help reps develop the skills, mindset, and consistency to influence revenue — not just generate leads.

At Employment Hero, we believe SDRs are revenue influencers. This role will help embed that belief across the business. By setting clear standards, optimizing processes, and coaching relentlessly, you’ll help reps balance high-volume activity with relevant, high-impact conversations. Your work will fuel pipeline growth, strengthen conversion rates, and scale a high-performing SDR engine.

As a SDR Performance Coach, you’ll be responsible for:

1:1 Tactical Coaching & Performance Enablement

  • Conduct regular 1:1 coaching sessions, live call shadowing, and structured roleplays
  • Deliver real-time feedback on messaging, objection handling, and conversion techniques
  • Track and optimize funnel performance across MQL-to-SAO conversion, call to connect, connect to opportunity, demo sit rates, and revenue growth.

SDR Quality Assurance & Workflow Uplift

  • Audit SDR calls and CRM hygiene to maintain a consistently high standard of execution, ensuring process adherence
  • Identify performance bottlenecks using data and resolve through coaching or process change
  • Collaborate with Ops to improve workflows, sequences, and data accuracy
  • Work closely with SDR Managers to align coaching with performance needs.

Channel Growth

  • Standardize SDR workflows against top-tier industry benchmarks and sales practices
  • Develop SDRs’ proficiency in product knowledge, objection handling, and closing techniques
  • Embed best practices in prospecting and lead qualification aligned with our SPICED sales methodology
  • Foster knowledge retention and continuous development through coaching initiatives.

Collaborate & Commercial Impact

  • Work closely with SDR Managers to support team coaching and performance goals
  • Align strategy with GTM initiatives, product launches, and campaign priorities
  • Champion a culture of high performance, growth mindset, and measurable impact
  • Act as a force multiplier by amplifying strategic initiatives across Inbound and Outbound.

What you'll bring

  • Commercial Acumen. You’re focused on what drives pipeline and revenue
  • Execution Mastery. You simplify complex problems and deliver results, fast
  • Change Driver. You turn ambiguity into opportunity and lead through change
  • Force Multiplier. You amplify Enablement’s impact, scaling what works
  • Results-Obsessed. You track, test, and improve relentlessly.

What we're looking for

  • Proven success coaching or leading Inbound and Outbound SDR teams, ideally in SaaS or tech scale-ups (essential)
  • Strong understanding of SDR performance metrics and operational levers
  • Track record improving activity and conversion metrics
  • Experience with sales tools such as Nooks, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Cognism, 6sense, Outreach, and Salesforce (highly regarded)
  • Familiarity with Enablement tools such as Spekit and Confluence (preferred)
  • Skilled in delivering feedback and coaching across all experience levels
  • Comfortable operating at both tactical and strategic levels in a fast-moving environment
  • Data-driven decision maker with a passion for scaling repeatable, high-impact sales motions
  • Strong alignment to commercial goals and the ability to drive cross-functional outcomes
  • Able to interpret data to diagnose performance gaps and pull the right levers to positively impact sales performance metrics
  • Collaborative mindset, working well with cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

  • You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact.
  • You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs.
  • You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life.
  • You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
  • You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidized egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, outstanding learning & development opportunities.
  • Reward and recognition programs, including Lightning Awards and Values Champion Awards.
  • Cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favorite brands via Swag.
  • Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.

Are we a match? Think we’re the right match for you? Fantastic! Click ‘Apply’ and our Talent Team will reach out with the next steps.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Home Office Stipend: a WFH office expense budget
  • Learning Budget: outstanding learning & development opportunities
  • Annual Global Gathering: Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.
  • Paid Parental Leave: a very generous paternity leave policy

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform. Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013

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