Business Development Representative

🚀 Launch Your Tech Sales Career in San Francisco
No experience required. Get trained. Get paid. Get hired.

Looking for a way to break into tech without spending years building experience first?

SV Academy is partnering with a fast-growing B2B SaaS company in San Francisco to help motivated, career-driven individuals launch careers in tech sales as Business Development Representatives (BDRs).

If you’re competitive, coachable, and ready to build a real career with growth potential — this opportunity was built for you.

Why People Choose SV Academy

SV Academy helps ambitious people break into tech sales through live training, mentorship, and direct access to hiring companies.

Thousands of learners have gone from “no experience” to landing careers in SaaS sales — without taking on student debt.

What You’ll Receive

✅ Free live sales training led by experienced SaaS sales leaders
✅ A paid 90-day Residency earning $2,500/month + commission
✅ Hands-on experience with a high-growth tech company
✅ 1:1 coaching, mentorship, and career support
✅ Sales certifications and modern SaaS sales training
✅ A pathway to a full-time role with base salary + uncapped earning potential

About the Role: Business Development Representative (BDR)

This is where many top-performing tech sales careers begin.

As a BDR, you’ll help drive growth for a fast-scaling SaaS company by connecting with prospective customers, generating opportunities, and learning the fundamentals of modern sales.

You’ll build real-world experience in:

• Cold calling and outbound prospecting
• LinkedIn and email outreach
• Objection handling and sales strategy
• CRM and sales engagement tools
• Pipeline generation and qualification

You won’t just learn sales theory — you’ll get real reps, real coaching, and real experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engage prospective customers through calls, email, and LinkedIn outreach
• Generate interest and communicate product value clearly
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads
• Schedule meetings for Account Executives
• Track performance and activity using modern sales tools
• Continuously improve through coaching and feedback

Who Tends to Succeed Here

You do not need previous sales experience.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Strong communicators
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Resilient and able to handle challenges
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Excited about building a long-term career in tech

Required Qualifications:

• Full-time availability during the Residency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in starting a career in tech sales
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0–3 years of professional work experience
• Availability for a Tue–Thu 6–9pm bootcamp schedule for 2 weeks
• Availability for a 9am–5pm schedule during a 3-month residency

• Paid 2-week bootcamp training to build foundational sales skills
• 3-month paid residency with an employer partner, offering real-world experience in tech sales
• Mentorship and coaching from industry professionals
• Opportunities for career advancement in the technology sector
• Hybrid work environment in Austin, TX
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive company culture focused on growth