Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Business Development Representative role at SV Academy offers a launchpad into tech sales through training and a paid residency with a high-growth employer partner, focusing on outbound prospecting and sales pipeline development.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will identify and qualify sales opportunities via outbound channels, collaborate with Account Executives to build pipeline, nurture inbound leads, articulate product value, engage with enterprise executives, use sales tools like Hubspot and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and meet performance goals.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience in sales, customer service, or marketing (preferred), a bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred), strong communication skills, tech-savviness with sales tools, and be coachable and organized.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers W2 employment, hands-on sales training, mentorship, a professional network, and sales enablement tools during the 12-week paid residency.
Career development
The role provides immersive sales training, mentorship, and real-world experience designed to launch a long-term career in tech sales within a supportive environment.
Work environment and culture
The culture emphasizes high energy, coachability, teamwork with a competitive edge, and structured accountability, supported by personalized coaching and mentorship.
Company information
SV Academy is a career-launching organization specializing in tech sales training and residencies, partnering with top tech companies to place graduates in successful sales roles.
Team overview
The candidate will join a team at a high-growth SaaS employer partner, working closely with Account Executives and engaging with marketing, brand, operations, and AI leaders at enterprise companies.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to join the SV Academy Residency program with a top employer partner, focusing on candidates motivated to pursue tech sales careers.
Unique job features
The job features a unique 12-week paid residency combining immersive training with real-world sales experience at a high-growth SaaS company, supported by expert coaching and sales tools.
Company overview
SV Academy is a career accelerator that focuses on training and placing individuals in business development and customer success roles in the tech industry. They make money by partnering with tech companies to provide a pipeline of trained, diverse talent, and by offering career coaching services. Founded in 2017, SV Academy has a mission to democratize access to high-growth careers and has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your motivation to build a long-term career in tech sales, emphasizing any relevant sales, customer service, or marketing experience you have, even if limited, to align with SV Academy's preference.
Focus on showcasing your communication skills, coachability, and ability to manage structured workflows, as these traits are central to succeeding in the Sales Development Representative role.
Apply through multiple platforms including SV Academy's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect with current SV Academy employees or alumni on LinkedIn, especially those involved in the sales or employer partner divisions; open your messages with ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about sales training or asking about their experience in the SDR residency program.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'sales development representative,' 'outbound prospecting,' 'Hubspot,' 'LinkedIn Sales Navigator,' 'Gong,' and 'tech sales training' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate applying across multiple channels, tailor your resume with the right keywords, and identify LinkedIn contacts to network with, saving you time and increasing your chances of landing the role at SV Academy.
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