Launch Your Career in Tech Sales

Are you ready to start a career where your drive and communication skills can make an immediate impact? SV Academy is excited to connect ambitious professionals with a leading company in the experience management space - one that’s leveraging AI and next-generation technology to help global organizations understand their audiences and make smarter business decisions.

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll be on the frontlines of building meaningful client connections, mastering modern sales strategies, and contributing to a mission that’s shaping the future of customer and market insights.

About SV Academy

At SV Academy, we specialize in preparing high-potential talent for thriving careers in tech. Through structured training, ongoing mentorship, and direct placement into roles at top technology companies, we’ve helped thousands of graduates transition into successful careers.

This opportunity includes:

• Two weeks of immersive sales training with expert coaches
• A full-time BDR position with a high-growth technology employer
• Real-world experience and mentorship designed to accelerate your success
• Clear paths for advancement, with opportunities to move into Senior BDR roles in as little as 6 months

What You’ll Do

• Connect with potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach
• Introduce prospects to innovative insight and intelligence solutions designed for industries like finance, government, consulting, and corporate strategy
• Qualify prospects and book meetings for Account Executives
• Consistently meet (and exceed!) outreach and conversion goals
• Gain mastery of prospecting strategies, CRM systems, and modern sales tools -all while earning a recognized Sales Certification

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills:

• Resilience and motivation to push through challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Confidence in outreach and cold calling
• Receptive to coaching and feedback

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years in sales or customer-facing roles
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Salesloft, and Outlook
• Previous B2B SaaS experience a plus
• Knowledge of association or nonprofit sectors beneficial

Core Competencies for Success

• Persistence & Drive: Comfortable handling “no” and staying focused on goals
• Clear Communication: Professional, engaging style across calls and email
• Coachability: Desire to learn, grow, and improve continuously
• Outbound Confidence: Enthusiastic about initiating cold outreach
• Tech Savvy: Ready to adopt CRM and sales enablement tools quickly

Requirements

• Full-time availability for the duration of the Residency
• Strong interest in sales and business development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to hit performance targets

Your career in tech sales starts here.
Apply today and let SV Academy help you build a future you’ll be proud of.

 

Posted On: Monday, August 25, 2025
Compensation: $50,000-$70,000