Business Development Representative (Nashville, TN)

SV Academy•Nashville, TN

1d•$50,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SV Academy is seeking motivated individuals to join their program as Business Development Representatives. This role offers a unique pathway into tech sales, starting with free comprehensive sales training, followed by a paid 90-day residency at a partner company, and culminating in a full-time position with a partner company. The program is designed to provide participants with the skills, experience, and connections needed to succeed in a tech sales career without incurring personal debt.

Requirements

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 Information Technology and Services.
Experience in a customer-facing role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional proficiency in English.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Full-time availability during the 100-day program.
Legal authorization to work in the country where this role is posted.
Available for evening training sessions (Mon–Thu, 6–9 pm ET or PT) during the first 2 weeks.
Located in or able to reliably commute to the partner site (the Residency portion is hybrid).

Nice To Haves

No prior sales experience required.
Competitive and motivated by clear goals.
Comfortable on the phone (including cold calls).
Coachable, resilient, and strong communicators.
Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, fitness instruction, teaching, or any role where you spent your day talking to people and meeting goals.
Experience with outbound prospecting and inbound lead follow-up.

Responsibilities

Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
Qualify inbound leads.
Schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives.
Learn and utilize common SDR tools such as CRM systems (Salesforce or HubSpot), sales engagement platforms (Outreach or Salesloft), prospecting tools (ZoomInfo), dialers, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Participate in daily coaching sessions with SV Academy mentors and partner sales leadership.

Benefits

Free sales training.
Paid 90-day residency at $2,500 USD/month plus 100% commission.
Transfer to a partner company's payroll at $50,000 - $80,000 USD (base + commission).
Full benefits upon transfer to partner company.
Comprehensive training through a 2-week bootcamp.
Real-world SDR experience during residency.
Hybrid work environment.
Professional development and mentorship.
Potential for full-time placement.
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.