# Business Development Representative (BDR)

> SV Academy · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-28

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Inscribe

## Description

SV Academy is partnering with a high-growth EdTech company focused on transforming how individuals access education and career opportunities. Through innovative learning solutions and a strong focus on outcomes, this organization is helping learners build practical, job-ready skills that align with today’s workforce needs.As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you will play a key role in driving growth for this EdTech organization by generating new business opportunities and building pipeline. This is a sole BDR role, offering a high level of ownership and autonomy, where you will be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective partners across the education and employer ecosystem. You will thrive in a dynamic, less structured environment, leveraging a proactive approach and strong communication skills to connect with stakeholders and drive meaningful conversations around education, upskilling, and workforce development..  
  
Key responsibilities include:

-   Serve as the sole pipeline generator
-   Conduct cold outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to prospective clients
-   Consistently build and maintain a robust pipeline of leads
-   Engage with post-secondary education institutions to identify and develop new business opportunities
-   Operate independently and proactively, taking full ownership of outreach and pipeline development
-   Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on outreach strategies and target accounts
-   Adapt to a fast-paced, early-stage environment with a high degree of autonomy

## Requirements

### Required Qualifications:

-   Post-secondary education
-   1-3 years of experience in a BDR/SDR or similar outbound sales role
-   Experience conducting cold outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn
-   Experience selling to post-secondary schools or education institutions
-   Authorized to work in the United States

### Preferred Qualifications:

-   Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
-   Experience with sales engagement platforms like Outreach or Salesloft
-   Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
-   Experience in EdTech or selling into education institutions

## 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

## Apply

[Apply at SV Academy](https://apply.workable.com/sv-academy-1/j/3AF3F03745/apply)

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