Sales Development Representative (Atlanta, GA)

SV Academy • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

SV Academy hires Sales Development Representatives through a program that combines free sales training, a 90-day paid residency at a partner company, and the opportunity to transfer to a long-term sales role with a partner. The program has two phases: ten days of live, instructor-led sales training followed by a paid residency running from Day 11 through Day 100. Training takes place on Zoom, Monday through Thursday, from 6–9 p.m. Eastern or Pacific time. Residents learn B2B sales fundamentals, including outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach, objection handling, lead qualification, and use of CRM and sales engagement tools.

During the residency, participants work full-time as W-2 employees of SV Academy, embedded at a partner company. They conduct outbound prospecting by phone, email, and LinkedIn, qualify inbound leads, and schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives. Residents receive daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and the partner’s sales leadership. Compensation during the residency is $2,500 per month base salary plus all commissions earned. Successful Residents transfer to the partner’s payroll on Day 100, with stated total annual compensation of $50,000–$90,000 and full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits beginning on transfer. Cohorts begin weekly and are limited to 25 Residents.

The position is intended for candidates who are motivated by goals, comfortable communicating by phone, coachable, resilient in the face of rejection, and strong written and spoken communicators. No prior sales experience is required. The posting describes a hybrid work environment in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The partner-company placement and long-term role are contingent on successful completion of the program.

Requirements

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication.
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to attend evening sessions during the two-week bootcamp, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 6–9 p.m. ET or PT.
• Comfort with phone communication, including cold calls.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Coachability and willingness to act on feedback.
• Resilience in handling rejection.
• Motivation by clear goals.

Nice To Haves

• Completed bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a customer-facing role such as retail, hospitality, customer support, fundraising, or account management.
• Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets such as quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics.
• Confident and engaging communication style.
• Enthusiasm for ambitious goals and a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete ten days of live, instructor-led training on B2B sales fundamentals.
• Conduct outbound prospecting by phone, email, and LinkedIn during the paid residency.
• Qualify inbound leads.
• Schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives.
• Participate in daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and the partner company’s sales leadership.
• Upon successful completion of the program, transfer to the partner company’s payroll for a sales role.

Benefits

• Free sales training with no tuition, fee, debt, or loans.
• Paid residency at a partner company, with $2,500 per month base pay plus 100% of commissions earned.
• Potential for full-time placement with a partner company after successful completion of the program.
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits beginning upon transfer to the partner company.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth and mentorship.
• Supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed