Business Development Representative (New York City)
SV Academy · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
HybridSales$65k–$95k/yrFull-time
About the role
We're hiring driven, curious individuals ready to start a career in tech sales as a Business Development Representative (BDR).
Responsibilities
- Reaching out to potential customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
- Learning how to communicate value—not just pitch
- Booking meetings for senior sales reps
- Using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and SalesLoft
- Building confidence in conversations, objection handling, and problem-solving
Requirements
- No prior sales experience required
- Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach
- Willingness and ability to learn common SDR tools
- 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
Qualifications
- Interest in starting a career in tech sales (SDR/BDR roles)
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Full-time availability during the 100-day program
Skills
- Communication skills
- Cold calling and outbound outreach
- CRM systems (Salesforce or HubSpot)
- Sales engagement platforms (Outreach or Salesloft)
- Prospecting tools (ZoomInfo)
- Dialers
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Benefits
- Comprehensive 2-week online bootcamp training
- Paid 3-month residency with an employer partner
- Remote work environment
- Exposure to leading technology companies and sales teams
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- A supportive community and network of peers
Pay
$2,500/month base + 100% of the commissions you earn during the 100-day residency.
After the residency, you'll transfer to the partner's payroll, earning $65,000 - $95,000 in total annual compensation (base + commission).
Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin the day you transfer.
Schedule
The 100-day program includes:
- Days 1-10: Free sales training. No tuition, no fee, no debt. Live, instructor-led training on Zoom, Monday through Thursday, 6-9 pm (ET or PT)
- Days 11-100: Paid Residency. $2,500/month base + 100% of the commissions you earn. You'll be a W-2 employee of SV Academy, embedded at a partner company
- Day 100 onward: Transfer to the partner's payroll. $65,000 - $95,000 in total annual compensation (base + commission). Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin the day you transfer