Business Development Representative (Chicago)

SV Academy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free live training

Paid residency with $2,500/mo

1:1 mentorship

Sales Certification

Full-time job upon graduation

Job summary

SV Academy is a launchpad for careers in tech sales, offering a 90-day paid residency and full-time placement with BASE + OTE. You’ll gain real SaaS sales experience, mentorship, and a certification while building a foundation for rapid career growth.

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll contact prospects, qualify opportunities, and set meetings for Account Executives, learning the craft of modern SaaS sales in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• No traditional sales background required; right mindset matters most.
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced tech sales environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and build rapport with prospects.

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospects through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Spark interest and clearly communicate the value of the product.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads to identify real opportunities.
• Book high-quality meetings for Account Executives.
• Track activity and performance using CRM tools.
• Continuously sharpen messaging, objection handling, and sales strategy.

Skills

Curious

Confident

Driven

Resilient

Self-starter

Professional & personable

Job description

Break into SaaS. Build real skills. Start a career with momentum.

Ready to get your foot in the door at a fast-growing tech company - without years of experience?

Why SV Academy?

SV Academy is the launchpad for careers in tech sales - combining Free hands-on training with direct job placement at top SaaS companies. Thousands of graduates have gone from "no experience" to thriving in tech.

Now it’s your turn.

What You’ll Get:

• 2 weeks of Free live, hands-on sales training with top industry coaches


• A full-time, paid 90 day BDR Residency $2,500/mo + commissions with a high-growth SaaS company


• 1:1 mentorship + a built-in community to support your success


• Sales Certification + real-world experience to accelerate your career


• Full-time Job upon Residency graduation with BASE + OTE

About the Role: Business Development Representative (BDR)

As a BDR, you’re not just making calls — you’re driving growth.

You’ll be the first point of contact for potential customers, helping them discover solutions that can transform their business. This is where top sales careers begin.

You’ll learn how modern SaaS companies scale — and build the skills that top performers use to grow fast.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Connect with prospects through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach


• Spark interest and clearly communicate the value of the product


• Qualify inbound and outbound leads to identify real opportunities


• Book high-quality meetings for Account Executives


• Track activity and performance using CRM tools


• Continuously sharpen your skills in messaging, objection handling, and sales strategy

Who Thrives Here

You don’t need a traditional sales background — just the right mindset.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Curious & Confident – You enjoy meeting new people and asking great questions


• Driven & Competitive – Goals motivate you, and you like to win


• Resilient – You bounce back quickly and keep pushing forward


• Self-Starter – You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do


• Professional & Personable – You build trust easily and communicate clearly

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn’t just a job — it’s a career accelerator.

You’ll gain:

• Real SaaS sales experience


• A proven training foundation


• Access to a network of top employers


• A clear path into high-earning tech roles

• Full-time availability for the Residency


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• A genuine interest in launching a career in tech sales


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.