Business Development Representative

Ready to kickstart your tech sales career with a company that’s transforming how the world's best mission-driven organizations collect insights and make decisions? SV Academy is partnering with a fast-growing leader in the experience management space - one that’s using AI and cutting-edge tools to help non-profits and other global brands connect with their audiences in smarter, more meaningful ways. As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll help bring powerful solutions to market, build your sales expertise, and contribute to a mission that’s shaping the future of customer experience.

About SV Academy

SV Academy is dedicated to helping aspiring sales professionals build successful careers in the tech industry. Through structured training, hands-on coaching, and strong employer partnerships, we’ve helped thousands of graduates secure roles at leading technology companies.

This program includes:

? Two weeks of hands-on sales training with expert coaching
? A full-time BDR opportunity with a top-tier tech employer
? Real-world experience, mentorship, and skill development to prepare you for long-term success in sales

? A strong internal growth path, with opportunities to advance into Senior BDR (as early as 6 months)

About the BDR Role

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll take a consultative approach to engaging prospective clients and setting high-quality meetings for our Account Executives. These meetings will focus on introducing our portfolio of macroeconomic and political insight solutions, tailored for clients across financial services, corporate, government, professional services, and consulting sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Engage with potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach

• Educate and inform prospects about the company’s products and services

• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives

• Meet and exceed performance targets for outreach and conversions

• Learn prospecting strategies, CRM tools, and sales best practices while earning an industry-recognized Sales Certification

Required Skills:

• Ability to stay motivated, handle rejection, and maintain task focus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Cold calling and outreach experience

• Coachable and open to feedback

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of sales or customer-facing experience

• Familiarity with Salesforce, Salesloft, and Outlook

• B2B SaaS sales experience

• Association and/or nonprofit industry experience

Core Competencies for Success:

• Self-Motivation & Persistence: Able to handle “no,” stay organized, and work independently

• Strong Communication: Clear, professional communication over phone and email

• Coachability: Eager to learn, accept feedback, and improve

• Outbound Prospecting: Confident initiating cold calls, emails, and social outreach

• Tech Proficiency: Experience or ability to learn Salesforce, Salesloft, Outlook, and other sales tools

Requirements:

• Full-time availability for the duration of the Residency

• A clear understanding of the BDR role and how your skills align with it

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A passion for sales, business development, and hitting targets

If you’re ready to own your success and embark on an exciting career in tech sales, apply today and let SV Academy help you get there!