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Business Development Representative (Raleigh, NC)
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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$67,560 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Real sales work:
outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn; qualifying inbound leads; scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives. You'll get daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and from the partner's sales leadership. Day 100 — Transfer to the partner. Successful Residents transfer directly onto the partner's payroll at the compensation above, with full benefits starting that day. About SV Academy Since 2017, we've placed more than 6,000 people into full-time tech sales careers and worked with 400+ employer partners across SaaS, AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and other high-growth verticals. Led by CEO Michael Colonnese, a 15+ year veteran of workforce development focused on building debt-free pathways into tech careers. Our partners pay us. You don't. That's the entire business model. Who Tends to Succeed Here No prior sales experience required.We hire people who are:
Competitive and motivated by clear goals Comfortable on the phone, including cold calls Coachable — you take feedback and act on it Resilient — sales involves rejection, and you can keep going Strong written and spoken communicators If you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, fitness instruction, teaching, or any role where you spent your day talking to people and meeting goals — you already have the foundation to be excellent at this. What Happens After You Apply Apply through this posting — takes about 3 minutes. We respond within 2 business days. If you're a fit, we'll set up a 20-minute intro call. Cohort placement. If you move forward, we'll match you with a partner company and a start date. Cohorts begin every Monday and are limited to 25 Residents — apply early for priority consideration. Apply today. The next cohort starts soon and spots fill on a first-reviewed basis.Requirements Required Qualifications:
English proficiency sufficient for professional work communication Currently authorized to work in theUnited States Preferred Qualifications:
Completed Bachelors degree Experience in a customer-facing role such as retail, hospitality, customer support, fundraising, or account management Experience in a goal-driven role with measurable targets (quotas, KPIs, bookings, revenue, or activity metrics) Ability to attend evening sessions during the 2-week bootcamp Confident and engaging communicator Excited by ambitious goals and motivated by a high-performance environment Benefits Comprehensive, free 2-week online bootcamp training Paid 3-month residency with an employer partner Hybrid work environment in Raleigh-Durham area Exposure to leading technology companies and sales teams Professional development and mentorship opportunities Supportive community and network of peersBenefits
- Professional Development
- Mentorships
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance