Business Development Representative

About the Role

SV Academy is hiring Business Development Representatives for a full-time role in Dallas, TX. This program offers free sales training, a 90-day paid Residency at a partner company, and a clear path to a long-term sales role.

Compensation

• Days 1-10: Free sales training (no cost, no debt). Live, instructor-led training via Zoom, Monday through Thursday, 6-9 pm (EDT).
• Days 11-100: Paid Residency. $2,500/month base + 100% of earned commissions. You will be a W-2 employee of SV Academy, embedded at a partner company.
• Day 100 onward: Transfer to partner payroll. $55k - $85k 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 covering B2B sales fundamentals: outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach, objection handling, qualification, and CRM/sales engagement tools (Salesforce or HubSpot, Outreach or Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Days 11-100: Paid Residency at a partner company. Full-time role as a W-2 employee of SV Academy, performing outbound prospecting, qualifying inbound leads, and scheduling discovery meetings. Daily coaching from SV Academy mentors and partner sales leadership.
• Day 100: Transfer to the partner. Successful Residents transfer to the partner's payroll with full benefits.

About SV Academy

SV Academy has placed over 6,000 individuals in tech sales careers since 2017, working with 400+ employer partners across high-growth verticals. The business model is funded by partners, not residents.

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 able to act on feedback.
• Resilient in the face of rejection.
• Strong written and spoken communicators.
• Experience in roles like retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, fitness instruction, or teaching is a strong foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualifying inbound leads.
• Scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication.
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• CRM and sales engagement tools: Salesforce or HubSpot, Outreach or Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g., retail, hospitality, customer support, fundraising, account management) (preferred).
• Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets (e.g., quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics) (preferred).
• Strong communication skills.
• Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high-performance environment.

Benefits

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