Sales Development Representative (Hospitality)
About The Position
SV Academy is hiring Sales Development Representatives for a full-time role that includes free sales training, a 90-day paid Residency at a partner company, and a clear path to a long-term sales role at one of their 400+ partner companies. Cohorts begin weekly and are limited to 25 Residents. The program offers a debt-free pathway into tech sales careers, with SV Academy being paid by the hiring partner company, not the candidate. The program consists of 10 days of free, live, instructor-led sales training followed by a 90-day paid residency where participants work full-time at a partner company as a W-2 employee of SV Academy, gaining real sales experience and coaching. Successful residents transfer to the partner's payroll with a compensation package of $90k-$100k annually (base + commission) and full benefits.
Requirements
- Full-time availability during the 100-day program
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Available for evening training sessions during the first 2 weeks
- Located in or able to reliably commute to the partner site (the Residency portion is hybrid)
- Prior hospitality experience
- Founder or entrepreneurial mindset (or prior experience working in a startup environment)
- English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience in other customer-facing roles such as retail, customer support, fundraising, or account management
- Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets (quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics)
- Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp
- Strong communication skills with the ability to tell compelling stories
- Confident, charismatic, and engaging communicator
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats, navigating ambiguity, and figuring things out independently
- Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high-performance environment
Responsibilities
- Outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn
- Qualifying inbound leads
- Scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives
Benefits
- Free sales training
- $2,500/month base + 100% of commissions during residency
- $90k - $100k in total annual compensation (base + commission) after residency
- Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Professional development through SV Academy's bootcamp and ongoing training
- Paid residency placement with high-growth employer partners in hospitality technology
- Collaborative team environment focused on growth and mentorship
- Paid 90-day residency with an employer partner, offering real-world SDR experience
- Hybrid work environment in the San Francisco area with opportunities for in-person collaboration
- Professional development and mentorship from experienced sales leaders
- Potential for full-time placement with partner companies upon successful completion of the program
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
