Unlock your potential in technology sales. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career as an entry-level Sales Development Representative (SDR). No degree or prior experience required.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
If you’ve always dreamed of a rewarding career, the technology sales industry could be the path for you. If you’re an ambitious person who has a passion for problem-solving, you’ll find technology sales not only fulfilling, but also profitable. With the advent of innovative services and products in the technology industry, technology sales roles have become more essential than ever. Sales development representatives are at the forefront of the technology transaction, connecting with customers and providing the smartest solutions to their problems. Sales development representatives are not only important to the business—they’re essential.
Technology sales can be a fulfilling career if you are looking to move into a new field, or if you have previous experience in retail sales but want to take that experience to a whole new level in technology. Do you love interacting with customers? Do you need to be involved in an exciting industry that offers new and exciting challenges? Would you like to thrive in an energetic environment that is collaborative and data-centric? If so, technology sales may be right for you.
Your next job could be at one of the 400+ companies that partner with SV Academy. Leading companies like Survey Monkey, InsideView, Vimeo, Handshake, Gainsight, or Palo Alto Networks are looking for Sales Development Representatives in the United States for revenue-generating roles. No tech or sales experience is necessary to start an amazing new career in technology sales. This professional certificate is where you start.
Applied Learning Project
Each of the five courses included in the program culminates in an experiential project to prepare you for all aspects of being a successful front-line sales development representative. You will learn the SV Academy Conversational Sales Methodology and how to apply the principles to real-world situations. By acquiring practical skills with up-to-date technology tools as you move through the SDR work streams, you will learn how to improve your productivity in converting inbound and outbound leads into opportunities. By the end of the program, you will have a results-driven professional portfolio that will set you apart and prepare you for success during the interview process for a job in technology sales.
