Sales Development Representative

SV Academy

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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 usage. Excels in communication and goal-driven environments, with a focus on achieving measurable sales targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales FundamentalsOutbound ProspectingCRM UsageGoal-Driven ExperienceCustomer-Facing Role

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Hard Skills

Outbound CallsEmail OutreachLinkedIn OutreachObjection HandlingLead QualificationSales Engagement Tools

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicatorEngaging CommunicatorMotivatedGoal-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Sales TrainingCustomer SupportRetailHospitalityAccount Management

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 a paid Residency at a partner company as an SV Academy W-2 employee
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 the partner's sales leadership
Transfer to the partner's payroll after Day 100 if successful
Apply sales skills toward a long-term sales role at one of 400+ partner companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication
Permanently authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship
No prior sales experience required
Completed Bachelors 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 preferred
Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp preferred
Confident and engaging communicator
Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high-performance environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free sales training with no tuition, fee, debt, or loans
90-day paid Residency at a partner company
$2,500/month base during Days 11–100
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
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Supportive community and network of peers
Exposure to leading technology companies and sales teams