What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Development Representative position at SV Academy?
SV Academy is a leading career accelerator dedicated to launching successful careers in tech sales and customer success. Through an instructor-led boot camp and a paid residency with our employer partners, we empower individuals to enter the fast-paced world of Tech, SaaS, and AI!
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will embark on a structured program designed to build foundational skills and real-world experience. The role begins with a 2-week intensive boot camp, followed by a 90-day residency where you will apply your training in a professional environment with one of our partner companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in a comprehensive 2-week boot camp training program to develop core SDR skills.
- Engage in a 90-day residency with an employer partner, performing daily SDR activities.
- Conduct outbound prospecting and cold calling to generate new business opportunities.
- Follow up on inbound leads and nurture relationships with potential customers.
- Utilize common SDR tools such as CRM systems, sales engagement platforms, and prospecting tools.
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a dynamic sales environment.
- Collaborate with team members and embrace feedback to continuously improve performance.
Required Qualifications:
- 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 SaaS, tech, and AI
- Experience in a customer-facing role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional proficiency in English
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with outbound prospecting and inbound lead follow-up
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training through a 2-week boot camp to build foundational tech sales skills
- Paid 90-day residency with an employer partner, offering real-world SDR experience
- Hybrid work environment in the Bay Area with opportunities for in-person collaboration
- Professional development and mentorship from experienced sales leaders
- Potential for full-time placement with partner companies upon successful completion of the program
- Access to a supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources
- Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local standards
- Health insurance and retirement benefits aligned with industry norms for entry-level roles