Business Development Representative (Salt Lake City, UT)

SV Academy; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-week bootcamp training

Paid 90-day residency

Hybrid work in Chicago area

Career mentorship

Job summary

SV Academy is looking for motivated individuals to begin a career in tech sales as an SDR, with no prior experience required. You will receive structured training, coaching, and a clear path into long-term roles in tech.

You’ll reach out to potential customers, learn to convey value, and book meetings for senior reps while using Salesforce, Outreach, and Salesloft. The program includes a 2-week bootcamp and a 90-day residency, with hybrid work in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in tech sales (SDR/BDR roles)
• Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach
• Willingness to learn SDR tools such as CRM systems (Salesforce or HubSpot), sales engagement platforms (Outreach or Salesloft), prospecting tools (ZoomInfo), dialers, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Interest in working in a tech sales context within Information Technology and Services
• Experience in a customer-facing role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional proficiency in English
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Reaching out to potential customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Learning how to communicate value—not just pitch
• Booking meetings for senior sales reps
• Using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and SalesLoft
• Building confidence in conversations, objection handling, and problem-solving

Skills

Cold calling

Outbound outreach

CRM tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Customer-facing

English proficiency

Authorization to work in US

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Outreach

Salesloft

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Break Into Tech Sales — No Experience Needed

If you've been trying to get your foot in the door but keep hearing "you need experience first"... this is for you.

We’re hiring driven, curious individuals ready to start a career in tech sales as a Sales Development Representative (SDR). Whether you’re coming from retail, hospitality, admin, or something completely different—what matters most is your mindset, not your resume.

This isn’t a "figure it out on your own" role. You’ll get structured training, real coaching, and the chance to build skills that companies actually hire for.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reaching out to potential customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Learning how to communicate value—not just pitch
• Booking meetings for senior sales reps
• Using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and SalesLoft
• Building confidence in conversations, objection handling, and problem-solving

What You’ll Gain:

• Real, in-demand sales experience from day one
• Ongoing coaching and support (not just a one-week onboarding)
• A clear path into long-term roles in tech
• Exposure to fast-growing companies and real sales environments

Who This Is For:

• You’re early in your career or making a career switch
• You’re coachable, resilient, and willing to learn
• You don’t need a "perfect background"—you just need to be motivated
• You want a role where effort actually translates into growth and opportunity

If you’re tired of being overlooked because you don’t have traditional experience, this is your chance to change that.

Requirements

• Interest in starting a career in tech sales (SDR/BDR roles)
• Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach
• Willingness and ability to learn common SDR tools such as CRM systems (Salesforce or HubSpot), sales engagement platforms (Outreach or Salesloft), prospecting tools (ZoomInfo), dialers, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Interest in working in a tech sales context within Information Technology and Services
• Experience in a customer-facing role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional proficiency in English
• Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

• Comprehensive training through a 2-week bootcamp to build foundational tech sales skills
• Paid 90-day residency with an employer partner, offering real-world SDR experience
• Hybrid work environment in the Chicago area with opportunities for in-person collaboration
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Potential for full-time placement with partner companies upon successful completion of the program
• Access to a supportive alumni network and ongoing career resources
• Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local standards
• Health insurance and retirement benefits aligned with industry norms for entry-level roles