Ready to kickstart your tech sales careerwith 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!