Business Development Representative (Chicago)

SV Academy•Chicago, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

SV Academy is partnering with a high-growth B2B SaaS company in San Francisco, CA to help ambitious individuals launch their careers as Sales Development Representatives (SDRs). This role is for individuals who are hungry to grow, competitive by nature, and ready to bet on themselves. SV Academy provides free hands-on training combined with direct job placement at top SaaS companies. The program includes 2 weeks of free live, hands-on sales training, a full-time, paid 90-day BDR Residency ($2,500/mo + commissions), 1:1 mentorship, a built-in community, sales certification, and real-world experience. Upon graduation, there is a full-time job with BASE + OTE. As a BDR, you will be the first point of contact for potential customers, driving growth by helping them discover solutions that can transform their business. This role is designed to teach how modern SaaS companies scale and build the skills necessary for rapid career growth in sales.

Requirements

Full-time availability for the Residency
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A genuine interest in launching a career in tech sales
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Curious & Confident – You enjoy meeting new people and asking great questions
Driven & Competitive – Goals motivate you, and you like to win
Resilient – You bounce back quickly and keep pushing forward
Self-Starter – You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do
Professional & Personable – You build trust easily and communicate clearly

Responsibilities

Connect with prospects through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
Spark interest and clearly communicate the value of the product
Qualify inbound and outbound leads to identify real opportunities
Book high-quality meetings for Account Executives
Track activity and performance using CRM tools
Continuously sharpen skills in messaging, objection handling, and sales strategy