Business Development Representative

SV Academy is a leading career accelerator dedicated to launching early-career talent into rewarding tech sales and customer success roles. Through an instructor-led bootcamp and paid residency with employer partners, SV Academy empowers individuals to build successful careers in the fast-paced world of technology sales.

As a Sales Development Representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our partner organizations by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities. Your efforts will directly impact the sales pipeline and contribute to the success of the sales team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn to engage potential clients
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and route qualified opportunities to Account Executives
• Book meetings and coordinate calendars for the sales team
• Maintain accurate CRM activity logs and pipeline notes
• Collaborate with marketing on messaging and campaign execution

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Fluency in English
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Availability during Eastern Time business hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfort with cold calling and high-volume outbound outreach
• Experience qualifying leads and handling objections
• Ability to consistently complete approximately 50 outbound calls per day
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
• Experience prospecting into a cybersecurity audience

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $55,000–$95,000
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment based in Charlotte, NC
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive team culture