What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at SV Academy?
Launch Your Tech Sales Career with SV Academy
Are you ready to join one of the most innovative and design-driven tech companies helping millions of people bring their dream homes to life? SV Academy is partnering with a fast-growing platform that’s transforming how homeowners, designers, and contractors collaborate and make projects happen - from inspiration to completion.
Through this partnership, you’ll have the chance to break into tech sales with a company that blends creativity, technology, and community to reimagine the home design experience.
About SV Academy
SV Academy helps aspiring sales professionals build lasting careers in tech. With structured training, live coaching, and direct placement with top employers, we’ve supported thousands of graduates in landing roles with high-growth tech companies - and now it’s your turn.
This program includes:
- Two weeks of hands-on virtual sales training with expert trainers and coaches
- A full-time, salaried Residency with a leading design-tech company
- Real-world sales experience, mentorship, and the foundation for long-term success
About the Role
As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll generate qualified opportunities for the sales team by engaging small- and mid-sized business prospects through outbound outreach and fast-response inbound follow-up. You’ll craft creative outreach sequences, conduct light discovery, and spark conversations that convert into revenue opportunities.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a creative yet metrics-driven environment where curiosity, persistence, and great communication open the door to long-term success in tech sales.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Reaching out to potential customers via phone, email, and social channels
- Qualifying inbound leads quickly and conducting initial discovery conversations
- Personalizing outreach by industry, role, and use case
- Booking and confirming meetings for Sales Representatives with strong handoffs and notes
- Maintaining accurate CRM data and managing outreach sequences
- Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and RevOps to refine messaging, lead routing, and performance tracking
- Meeting and exceeding activity and conversion goals
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking motivated, curious, and resilient individuals who are excited to grow their careers in tech sales.
- A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments
- Eager to achieve goals and grow quickly
- Strong communicator who can build trust and credibility
- Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
- Coachable and receptive to feedback
- Excited by the intersection of design, technology, and community
Requirements
- Full-time availability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in technology, SaaS, and/or design solutions
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Passion for sales and helping small businesses succeed
Salary : $58,000
