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About the Role
This program is designed for driven, curious individuals seeking to start a career in tech sales as a Business Development Representative (BDR), even without prior experience. SV Academy provides free sales training and a paid residency, followed by a transition to a partner company with a competitive salary and full benefits. The model is funded by employer partners, ensuring no cost to the participant.
Responsibilities
- Reaching out to potential customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
- Learning how to communicate value, not just pitch
- Booking meetings for senior sales reps
- Using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and SalesLoft
- Building confidence in conversations, objection handling, and problem-solving
Requirements
- Interest in starting a career in tech sales (SDR/BDR roles)
- Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach
- Willingness and ability to learn common SDR tools such as CRM systems (Salesforce or HubSpot), sales engagement platforms (Outreach or Salesloft), prospecting tools (ZoomInfo), dialers, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Interest in working in a tech sales context within Information Technology and Services
- Experience in a customer-facing role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional proficiency in English
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Full-time availability during the 100-day program
- Legal authorization to work in the country where this role is posted
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Available for evening training sessions (Mon–Thu, 6–9 pm EDT) during the first 2 weeks
- Located in or able to reliably commute to the partner site (the Residency portion is hybrid)
Skills
- Salesforce
- Outreach
- SalesLoft
- CRM systems
- Sales engagement platforms
- Prospecting tools
- Dialers
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- No experience needed
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $2,500/month base + 100% commission during residency
- $65,000 - $95,000 total annual compensation after residency
Benefits
- Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits after residency
About the Company
- SV Academy has placed over 6,000 people into tech sales careers since 2017, partnering with 400+ employers in high-growth verticals like SaaS, AI, fintech, and cybersecurity.
- The company is led by CEO Michael Colonnese, a veteran in workforce development focused on debt-free tech career pathways.
- Their business model is funded by employer partners, not participants.