Business Development Representative Job at SV Academy, Chicago, IL

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  • SV Academy
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

About SV Academy

SV Academy is your fast track to a rewarding career in tech sales . With personalized coaching and an industry-aligned curriculum, we've helped over 5,000 graduates from diverse backgrounds launch successful careers in sales and business development.

This unique Residency Program includes:

Free, two-week training to master essential sales skills.

12-week, full-time paid Residency (W2 ) with a top tech company.

Mentorship, real-world experience, and career support to set you up for long-term success.

About the BDR Role

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you will play a critical role in driving growth by identifying and qualifying potential customers. You’ll be the first point of contact (POC), helping build a pipeline of qualified leads for our employer partner’s sales team.

  • Prospect & engage potential clients via phone, email, and social media.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings between prospects and Account Executives.
  • Manage and overcome objections from potential buyers.
  • Track industry news to identify new outreach opportunities.
  • Use CRM tools to organize leads and maintain accurate records.
  • Perform A/B testing to improve outreach campaigns.

What We’re Looking For

Coachable – You embrace feedback and thrive on learning.

Resilient – You push through challenges and stay motivated.

Sales-Oriented – You have a natural curiosity and love building relationships.

Personable – You bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.

Detail-Oriented – You craft creative, personalized emails and clear messages.

Tech-Savvy – You can quickly learn and use tools like Google Apps, Salesforce/HubSpot, Slack.

Bonus:

  • 1+ year of experience as an SDR in SaaS or 1+ year in an HR role.
  • Strong phone presence and the ability to connect with prospects.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced startup environment .
  • Willingness to work East Coast hours .

How Success is Measured

  • Activity levels (calls, emails, outreach).
  • Open/reply rates on emails.
  • Meetings booked & qualified meetings held.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $65K + Commission: $25K (Total OTE: $90K).

Ongoing mentorship, networking events, and career development workshops.

A supportive team culture to help you grow and succeed.

Job Tags

Full time,

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