Business Development Representative

SV Academy

. Complete a free, live, instructor-led sales training program on Zoom during Days 1–10 .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in B2B Sales Fundamentals, including Outbound Prospecting, Objection Handling, and CRM Tools. Strong communication skills and a goal-oriented mindset are essential for success in a high-performance sales environment.

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B2B Sales FundamentalsOutbound ProspectingCRM ToolsStrong Communication SkillsGoal-Driven Experience

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Hard Skills

Outbound CallsEmail OutreachLinkedIn OutreachObjection HandlingLead QualificationSales Engagement Tools

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationEngaging CommunicationMotivated by Goals

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing RoleRetailHospitalityCustomer SupportFundraisingAccount ManagementQuotasKPIsBookingsRevenue

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a free, live, instructor-led sales training program on Zoom during Days 1–10
Learn B2B sales fundamentals, including outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach, objection handling, qualification, CRM, and sales engagement tools
Work full-time during Days 11–100 as a W-2 employee of SV Academy at a partner company
Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Qualify inbound leads
Schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives
Receive daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and partner sales leadership
Transfer to the partner company's payroll after successful completion of the Residency
Progress toward a long-term sales role at one of SV Academy's 400+ partner companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
Currently authorized to work in the United States
No prior sales experience required
Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp
Comfortable on the phone, including cold calls
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Preferred: 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, including quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics
Preferred: confident and engaging communicator
Preferred: motivated by ambitious goals and a high-performance environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free sales training with no tuition, fee, debt, loans, or deferred-income agreement
Paid 90-day Residency at a partner company
100% of commissions earned during the Residency
Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits beginning upon transfer to the partner's payroll
Hybrid work environment in the Raleigh-Durham area
Exposure to leading technology companies and sales teams
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Supportive community and network of peers
Clear path to a long-term sales role at a partner company