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Tyler Foard

Wokingham

Summary

People-first SDR Manager with 3+ years of leadership experience (8+Years in Sales development) across enterprise and scale-up SaaS environments, combining empathetic coaching with a strong, data-driven focus on numbers and conversion performance. Shaped by firsthand experience in the SDR role, I lead with a deep understanding of both the human challenge and the commercial reality of sales development.

My management style blends structured execution, rigorous performance analysis, and the psychology of sales. I coach heavily through metrics, using data as a tool for clarity and improvement rather than pressure. Principles from Start With Why anchor much of my coaching, helping me understand each SDR's personal "why." In doing so, I can uncover their intrinsic motivation, tailor guidance, and connect individual purpose with performance to drive engagement and results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

SDR Manager

Voyc
Remote
2025.06 - Current

Joined during early scale-up to build the SDR function from scratch, with full ownership of process, playbooks, and enablement infrastructure.

  • Designed and implemented the GUIDE framework, a proprietary qualification and outbound methodology tailored to Voyc's ICP and sales motion
  • Built a full SDR onboarding guide and playbook from zero, covering outbound strategy, call frameworks, objection handling, and handoff standards
  • Developed a 100-day plan in partnership with founders, tracking quarterly SDR org progress against commercial targets
  • Increased meetings booked by 85% in month one; attended meeting rate up 157% in month two
  • Led coaching and performance development for a team of 3–5 SDRs in a 90% cold outbound environment
  • Successfully developed and promoted a top-performing SDR into a closing role
  • Served as the connector between Sales and Marketing, aligning targeting, campaign strategy, and pipeline ownership

SDR Manger

Lead Forensics
Bristol
2024.08 - 2025.06

Brought in to modernise a legacy outbound function and scale the SDR team during a key growth phase.

  • Led SDR enablement end-to-end: cold-calling frameworks, objection handling, ICP-led outbound plays, and custom qualification processes
  • Rebuilt a traditional SDR engine into a modern outbound function. Updated messaging, coaching cadence, and performance expectations
  • Scaled team from 4 to 10+ reps across global markets, with full ownership of hiring, onboarding, and ramp
  • Introduced structured coaching programmes and bespoke SDR frameworks that lifted qualification quality and pipeline consistency
  • Promoted two SDRs: one into a junior closing role, one into an SDR Team Lead position
  • Owned capacity planning and performance management during rapid headcount growth
  • Runner-up for Star of the Year, recognised for cross-functional impact and team performance

SDR Lead

Gloat
Remote
2022.02 - 2024.01

Promoted from Senior SDR to SDR Lead.

  • Led Gloat's EMEA SDR organisation during a rapid scale phase. Supported by the Global SDR Director.
  • Supported our APAC SDR function due to time zones with North America.
  • Owned the full enablement strategy for EMEA SDR org. Assisted in playbook build, enterprise outbound strategy, qualification standards, and handoff processes
  • Managed and coached a cross-regional team: UK (2), Australia (1), Asia (1) and India (1)
  • Ran structured onboarding, skills development, and ongoing coaching calls to support SDR development.
  • Assisted in the implemented systems and tooling to support SDR performance visibility and scale
  • Contributed to major enterprise wins including Just Eat Takeaway through strong pipeline quality
  • Ran performance management including coaching plans and PIPs, maintaining strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, and RevOps

Earlier: SDR Team Lead / Senior SDR — First 9 months at Gloat

  • Gloat's first SDR hire outside of North America, heavily involved in growth and GTM testing initiatives
  • Achieved 158% of individual SDR quota over 9 months while simultaneously leading peers and supporting new hire onboarding
  • Developed and implemented custom SDR frameworks to standardise qualification and outbound strategy across EMEA
  • Won XDR of the Year — recognising top global SDR performance across the business
  • Acted as the bridge between frontline SDRs and leadership, directly contributing to promotion into the management track

Education

A-Levels - Sports

Henley College

GCSEs -

John Madejeski Academy
Reading

Skills

  • SDR Playbook Design & Framework Development (custom GUIDE framework)
  • Cold-calling programmes, objection handling libraries, and sequencing strategy
  • Onboarding design and structured ramp programmes for new SDR hires
  • ICP-led outbound strategy and messaging development
  • Coaching through metrics: pipeline analysis, conversion rate tracking, activity benchmarking
  • Motivation-led coaching using Start With Why principles
  • Cross-functional alignment: Sales, Marketing, and RevOps collaboration
  • Performance management, skills gap analysis, and career pathing
  • Sales tech stack: CRM management, sequencing tools, and performance visibility tooling

Accomplishments

  • XDR of the Year — Gloat (Global recognition for top SDR performance)
  • The Witch Doctor Award — Sage
  • Star of the Year Runner-Up — Lead Forensics

Timeline

SDR Manager

Voyc
2025.06 - Current

SDR Manger

Lead Forensics
2024.08 - 2025.06

SDR Lead

Gloat
2022.02 - 2024.01

A-Levels - Sports

Henley College

GCSEs -

John Madejeski Academy
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