VU Athlete

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

19h•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is only for current or former collegiate student-athletes. We’re looking for student-athletes to join our Sales Development Program, where you'll gain the skills to kickstart a long-term career in tech sales. Many of our top performers—and even our VP of Sales Development—come from collegiate sports backgrounds. We've built a team that thrives on competition, teamwork, and grit, and this program is designed to help athletes like you make a strong transition from the field to a fast-paced sales floor.

Requirements

Collegiate athletic experience (all divisions welcome!)
A competitive spirit and strong work ethic
Desire to grow, be coached, and win
No sales experience required—just the athlete mindset
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Responsibilities

Start your career in tech sales with structured training and real coaching
Learn how to prospect, cold call, and book meetings with business leaders
Work closely with Account Executives and Sales Leaders to grow your skills
Compete and thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented environment
Get promoted to Account Executive in as little as 6–12 months based on performance

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits