Inside Sales Representative (Raleigh, NC)

About the Role

SV Academy is hiring Inside Sales Representatives for a full-time position in Raleigh, NC. This program includes free sales training, a 90-day paid Residency at a partner company, and a clear path to a long-term sales role at one of their 400+ partner companies.

Compensation

• Days 1–10: Free sales training (no cost, no debt). Live, instructor-led training via Zoom, Monday through Thursday, 6–9 pm (ET or PT).
• Days 11–100: Paid Residency. $2,500/month base + 100% of commissions. You will be a W-2 employee of SV Academy, embedded at a partner company.
• Day 100 onward: Transfer to the partner's payroll. $50k - $90k total annual compensation (base + commission). Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin upon transfer.

How the 100 Days Work

• Days 1–10: Free sales training. Ten days of live, instructor-led training via Zoom (Monday-Thursday, 6-9 pm ET/PT). Training covers B2B sales fundamentals, including:
• Outbound calls
• Email and LinkedIn outreach
• Objection handling
• Qualification
• CRM and sales engagement tools (Salesforce or HubSpot, Outreach or Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator)
• Days 11–100: Paid Residency at a partner company. Full-time work as an SV Academy W-2 employee. Responsibilities include:
• Outbound prospecting (phone, email, LinkedIn)
• Qualifying inbound leads
• Scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives
• Daily coaching from SV Academy mentors and partner sales leadership.
• Day 100: Transfer to partner company payroll. Successful Residents transfer directly to the partner's payroll with full benefits.

About SV Academy

Since 2017, SV Academy has placed over 6,000 individuals into full-time tech sales careers, working with 400+ employer partners in high-growth verticals.

Who Tends to Succeed Here

No prior sales experience is required. Ideal candidates are:

• Competitive and motivated by clear goals
• Comfortable on the phone, including cold calls
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Resilient and able to handle rejection
• Strong written and spoken communicators

Experience in roles such as retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, fitness instruction, or teaching can provide a strong foundation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp
• CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator)

Qualifications

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp
• Preferred: Completed Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g., retail, hospitality, customer support, fundraising, or account management)
• Preferred: Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets (quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics)
• Preferred: Confident and engaging communicator
• Preferred: Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high-performance environment

Benefits

• Professional development through bootcamp and ongoing training
• Paid residency placement opportunity with high-growth employer partners
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth and mentorship
• Hybrid or on-site work environment in the Raleigh, NC area
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Potential for full-time placement with partner companies
• Access to a supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources
• Health insurance and retirement benefits for entry-level roles upon transfer to a partner company.