Business Development Representative

About the Role

SV Academy is hiring Business Development Representatives for a full-time position in Durham, NC. This role 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 SV Academy's 400+ partner companies.

Compensation

• Days 1-10: Free sales training. Live, instructor-led training on Zoom, Monday through Thursday, 6-9 pm (EDT).
• 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 partner's payroll. $55k - $85k in total annual compensation (base + commission). Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin upon transfer.

Key Responsibilities

During the Paid Residency (Days 11-100), you will:

• Work full-time at a partner company as a W-2 employee of SV Academy.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify inbound leads.
• Schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives.
• Receive daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and partner's sales leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication.
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without need for future sponsorship.
• Sales training will cover: B2B sales fundamentals, outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach, objection handling, qualification, CRM and sales engagement tools (Salesforce or HubSpot, Outreach or Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required.
• Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g., retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, teaching, fitness instruction) is beneficial.
• Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets (quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics) is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken).
• Competitive and motivated by clear goals.
• Comfortable on the phone, including cold calls.
• Coachable and able to act on feedback.
• Resilient and able to persist through rejection.
• A completed Bachelors degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 2-week online bootcamp training.
• Paid 3-month residency with an employer partner.
• Hybrid work environment in Durham, NC.
• Exposure to leading technology companies and sales teams.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Supportive community and network of peers.