Sales Development Representative (Raleigh, NC)

About the role

SV Academy is hiring Sales Development Representatives. This is a full-time job 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 our 400+ partner companies. Since 2017, we’ve placed more than 6,000 people into full‑time tech sales careers and worked with 400+ employer partners across SaaS, AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and other high‑growth verticals.

Responsibilities

• Outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Qualifying inbound leads
• Scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives
• Receiving daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and the partner’s sales leadership

Requirements

• English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
• Permanently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Completed Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience in a customer‑facing role such as retail, hospitality, customer support, fundraising, or account management (preferred)
• Experience in a goal‑driven role with measurable targets (quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics) (preferred)
• Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2‑week bootcamp (preferred)
• Confident and engaging communicator (preferred)
• Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high‑performance environment (preferred)

Benefits

• Professional development through SV Academy’s bootcamp and ongoing training
• Paid residency placement opportunity with high‑growth employer partners at a SaaS organization
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth and mentorship
• Hybrid work environment in the Raleigh, NC 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
• Health insurance and retirement benefits aligned with industry norms for entry‑level roles
• No tuition, no loans, no deferred‑income agreement
• Free sales training

Pay

• Days 1‑10: Free sales training (no tuition, no fee, no debt)
• Days 11‑100: Paid Residency – $2,500/month base + 100% of commissions earned (W‑2 employee of SV Academy)
• Day 100 onward: Transfer to partner’s payroll – $55k‑$95k total annual compensation (base + commission)
• Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits begin the day you transfer to the partner

Schedule

• Days 1‑10: Live, instructor‑led training Monday through Thursday, 6‑9 pm (ET or PT) on Zoom
• Days 11‑100: Full‑time Paid Residency at a partner company (W‑2 employee of SV Academy)
• Cohorts begin every Monday and are limited to 25 Residents