Sales Development Representative

SV Academy

. Complete ten days of live, instructor-led sales training on Zoom .

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. Excels in a Goal-Driven Environment with strong Communication Skills and a Customer-Facing Background.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales FundamentalsOutbound ProspectingCRM ToolsGoal-Driven ExperienceCustomer-Facing Role

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Soft Skills

Confident CommunicatorEngaging CommunicatorMotivated by High-Performance Environment

Industry Keywords

Sales TrainingEmail OutreachLinkedIn OutreachObjection HandlingQualificationDiscovery MeetingsKPIQuotasRevenue MetricsCustomer Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete ten days of live, instructor-led sales training on Zoom
Learn B2B sales fundamentals, including outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach, objection handling, qualification, CRM and sales engagement tools
Work full-time during a 90-day 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 partner sales leadership
Transfer to the partner's payroll after successful completion of the Residency
Build a path 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
Permanently authorized to work in the United States without 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 such as 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

Comp & perks

Free sales training with no tuition, fee, debt, or loans
Paid 90-day Residency
100% of commissions earned during the Residency
$55k–$95k total annual compensation after transfer to the partner (base + commission)
Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits beginning upon transfer to the partner
Professional development through SV Academy's bootcamp and ongoing training
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
Supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources
Health insurance and retirement benefits aligned with industry norms for entry-level roles