Business Development Representative

Looking for a front-row seat to the world’s most promising startups and investment trends? SV Academy is partnering with a fast-growing intelligence platform used by top-tier investors, tech founders, and innovation teams around the world. As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll help bring game-changing insights to market — helping VCs, corporates, and public institutions discover new opportunities and make better decisions. This is your chance to grow with a high-impact team at the center of the global startup ecosystem.

About SV Academy

SV Academy is dedicated to helping aspiring sales professionals build successful careers in the tech industry. Through structured training, hands-on coaching, and strong employer partnerships, we’ve helped thousands of graduate’s secure roles at leading technology companies.

This program includes:

-- Two weeks of hands-on sales training with expert coaching
-- A full-time BDR opportunity with a top-tier tech employer
-- Real-world experience, mentorship, and skill development to prepare you for long-term success in sales

-- A strong internal growth path, with opportunities to advance into Senior BDR (as early as 6 months)

About the BDR Role

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll take a proactive approach to generating qualified opportunities for the sales team by identifying key prospects, engaging decision-makers, and booking discovery calls. You’ll be supporting a platform that delivers real-time data and insights on the world’s most innovative companies, investors, and market trends.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Research and identify high-potential prospects across VC, startup, and corporate innovation ecosystems

• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to engage leads

• Articulate the value of the company’s products and qualify inbound and outbound leads

• Set high-quality meetings for the Account Executive team

• Consistently hit daily, weekly, and monthly outreach and conversion targets

• Log activity in Salesforce and collaborate cross-functionally to improve outreach strategies

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Grit, persistence, and comfort with rejection

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple touchpoints

• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently

• Coachable and eager to grow in a fast-paced sales environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, customer success, or similar client-facing role

• Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and sales engagement tools

• Prior experience or interest in the startup, VC, or data/analytics space

• Knowledge of B2B SaaS sales cycles

Core Competencies for Success:

• Self-Motivation & Persistence: Able to handle “no,” stay organized, and work independently

• Strong Communication: Clear, professional communication over phone and email

• Coachability: Eager to learn, accept feedback, and improve

• Outbound Prospecting: Confident initiating cold calls, emails, and social outreach

• Tech Proficiency: Experience or ability to learn Salesforce, Salesloft, Outlook, and other sales tools

Requirements:

• Full-time availability for the duration of the Residency

• A clear understanding of the BDR role and how your skills align with it

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A passion for sales, business development, and hitting targets

If you’re ready to own your success and embark on an exciting career in tech sales, apply today and let SV Academy help you get there!