Business Development Representative (BDR) Resident - SV Academy

Job Title: Business Development Representative(BDR) Resident

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Employer: SV Academy + HR Tech company

Are you looking at breaking into the technical sales industry? Our program provides real-world experience to prepare you for a successful career.

This unique opportunity provides aspiring tech sales professionals with opportunity minus risk, tuition-free boot camp training, and extended support in your first 3 months on the job.

About SV Academy (www.sv.academy/learners):

SV Academy is your fast track to a rewarding career in the tech industry. With personalized coaching and industry-aligned curriculum, we've helped over 5000 graduates from diverse backgrounds launch successful careers in sales and business development.

This is a unique opportunity to participate in our comprehensive BDR Residency. The Residency consists of a free two-week training period followed by a full-time W2, salaried+benefits, 12-week Residency with one of our Employer Partners. Residents will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience to prepare them for a successful career in sales.

As an Business Development Representative (BDR) Resident, you will be critical in driving our growth by identifying and qualifying potential customers. You will help build a pipeline of qualified leads for our employer partner's sales team and be the first point of contact (POC) to engage prospects. This is an early-career position with significant growth opportunities for motivated individuals who are eager to start a career in sales

Key Role Responsibilities for your Residency:

• Prospect leads via email and phone to schedule meetings in order to meet and exceed an established quota

• Manage and overcome objections from potential buyers

• Establish efficient systems to reach out to companies in a creative way

• Track PR industry news to identify outreach opportunities

• Organize and assign leads through partner companies CRM, while maintaining accurate records, activities, and reports

• Perform A/B testing on different outreach campaigns to gather data for sales enablement

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How success will be measured in this role:

• Activity

• Open/reply rates on emails

• Meetings Booked

• Qualified Meetings Held

If the details below describe you, you could be a great fit for this role:

• At least 1 year of experience working in SaaS as a sales development representative OR 1 year of professional experience in a HR role

• Sales-oriented mindset, innate curiosity and a love for building relationships with new people

• Excellent writing skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to write creative, personalized emails to prospects and to communicate clearly and concisely with team members

• Strong phone presence, with a natural ability to connect and engage with potential customers and develop rapport quickly

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced start-up environment

• Highly accountable and self-motivated with a growth mindset that keeps you open to feedback and coaching

• A proven track record with learning new tools and technologies quickly—we use Google Apps, Salesforce (or Hubspot), Slack, Chili Piper and LeadIQ

• Must be willing to work East Coast hours
  
  

What We Offer:

• Free 2-week training period followed by a full-time, 12-week Residency with one of our Employer Partners as a W2 Employee.

• Hands-on training, mentorship, and guidance from industry experts and experienced sales professionals.

• Opportunity to gain practical sales experience and develop valuable skills for a successful career in sales.

• Access to networking events, career development workshops, and ongoing support from SV Academy.

• Supportive Environment: Collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Competitive Compensation: During the Residency and as an FTE (base salary with performance-based incentives).

Job Type: Full-Time Employment (FTE)

Compensation: Base Salary ($65K) + Commission ($25K)

Benefits:

How to Apply: To be considered for the SDR Residency program, apply here for the fastest consideration. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SV Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.