Looking to break into tech sales? SV Academy is offering a unique opportunity to launch your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology. A Sales Development Representative (SDR) is the backbone of the team and you can gain hands-on experience with a high-growth EMPLOYER PARTNER focusing on innovation and growth acceleration within industries.
SV Academy helps aspiring sales professionals launch successful careers in tech through personalized coaching, expert training, and career-launching residencies. With thousands of graduates placed at top tech companies, we've built a proven path into the industry.
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About our Employer Partner :
This company is shaping the future of marketing technology with cutting-edge solutions that our customers love. We're looking for a driven Sales Development Representative to join our global Sales Development team and help us achieve our ambitious growth targets. As a key part of our sales organization, you will actively engage in inbound / outbound prospecting, pipeline building, and collaborating with senior executives in a high-energy work environment.
This role will be a hybrid role (in-office 3 days a week) where you'll work closely with cross-functional teams and engage directly with potential customers. Our culture is built on collaboration and teamwork, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sales.
Impact You'll Make
A mix of inbound and outbound prospecting. Respond to inbound inquiries and leads through timely follow-up and relevant messaging. Outbound and engage with accounts and contacts within our ICP using phone, email, and LinkedIn.
Think outside the box to capture prospects' attention and create a unique buyer experience.
Investigate target accounts thoroughly to personalize your messaging and identify compelling opportunities.
Generate qualified leads that lead to revenue through strategic outbound prospecting for our Account Executives in mid-market and enterprise segments.
Leverage frameworks like Sandler, SPIN, and others to qualify leads and build meaningful conversations.
Develop strong partnerships with Account Executives by having weekly 1x1s so that you can seamlessly transition qualified leads.
Juggle multiple tasks, prioritizing efficiently to hit outreach goals and stay organized with meticulous activity tracking in Salesforce and Outreach.
Solve problems with creative solutions, taking initiative to learn and adapt quickly to challenges.
Skills You'll Bring
You excel in clearly conveying ideas and information to prospects, both in written and verbal formats, while actively listening to their needs.
Sales is tough—rejections are inevitable. You know how to push through setbacks, remain focused, and adapt quickly to improve.
You're highly organized, managing multiple tasks and priorities without sacrificing quality. You effectively use your time to balance outreach, research, and internal collaboration.
You constantly seek ways to improve your skills and performance. You embrace feedback, see challenges as learning opportunities, and remain committed to continuous self-improvement.
The desire to be in sales for the long haul, most likely through an Account Executive route.
Sales Development Representative • Chicago, IL, US