Business Development Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to break into tech sales with a company that's reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences? SV Academy is partnering with a cutting-edge organization operating at the crossroads of AI and marketing technology. As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you'll help bring innovative solutions to market that empower global teams to create smarter, faster, and more effective content. This is an opportunity to gain real-world sales experience with a company that values creativity, precision, and forward-thinking — all while contributing to a mission that's redefining what's possible.

About SV Academy

SV Academy is dedicated to helping aspiring sales professionals build successful careers in the tech industry. Through structured training, hands-on coaching, and strong employer partnerships, we've helped thousands of graduates secure roles at leading technology companies.

This program includes :

• Two weeks of hands-on sales training with expert coaching
• A full-time BDR opportunity with a top-tier tech employer
• Real-world experience, mentorship, and skill development to prepare you for long-term success in sales

About the BDR Role

As a Business Development Representative, you'll take a consultative approach to engaging prospective clients and setting high-quality meetings for our Account Executives. These meetings will focus on introducing our portfolio of macroeconomic and political insight solutions, tailored for clients across financial services, corporate, government, professional services, and consulting sectors.

What You'll Be Doing :

Engage with potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach

Educate and inform prospects about the company's products and services

Qualify leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives

Meet and exceed performance targets for outreach and conversions

Learn prospecting strategies, CRM tools, and sales best practices while earning an industry-recognized Sales Certification

Who We're Looking For :

Self-Starter & Resourceful : You're not afraid to find solutions independently and thrive in environments where you can take initiative.

Independent & Proactive : You can jump in without handholding, own your role, and drive your own success.

Motivated & Results-Driven : You're committed to hitting targets and taking creative approaches to reach your numbers.

Strong Communicator : Excellent communication, presentation, listening, negotiation and closing skills.

Resilient & Persistent : You handle rejection well and continue pushing forward to achieve your goals.

Goal-Oriented & Organized : You manage your time well and are focused on achieving success, with an eye for detail and organization.

Hunter Mentality : Passionate about developing new business through a multi channeled approach

Resourceful : Strong organizational skills to set priorities and be flexible in a changing, fast-paced, and high-stress environment.

Requirements :

Full-time availability for the duration of the Residency

A clear understanding of the BDR role and how your skills align with it

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A passion for sales, business development, and hitting targets

Previous experience using LeadIQ a plus

If you're ready to own your success and embark on an exciting career in tech sales, apply today and let SV Academy help you get there!