Sales Development Representative (Denver, CO)

SV Academy•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

SV Academy is seeking motivated individuals to join their Sales Development Representative program. This program offers comprehensive sales training, a paid 90-day residency with a partner company, and a pathway to a full-time tech sales career. The program is designed to be debt-free, with SV Academy being compensated by the hiring partner companies. Cohorts start weekly and have limited spots, so early application is encouraged.

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.
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.
Experience with outbound prospecting and inbound lead follow-up.
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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Free sales training (Days 1-10).
Paid Residency ($2,500/month base + 100% commission) for 90 days (Days 11-100).
Transfer to partner company payroll after 100 days with $60,000 - $95,000 total annual compensation.
Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits upon transfer to partner payroll.
Comprehensive training through a 2-week bootcamp.
Real-world SDR experience during the residency.
Daily coaching from SV Academy mentors and partner sales leadership.
Hybrid work environment.
Professional development and mentorship.
Potential for full-time placement with partner companies.
Access to a supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources.
Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local standards.
Retirement benefits aligned with industry norms for entry-level roles.