Business Development Representative, WGU Partnership

Job overview

The Business Development Representative, WGU Partnership role includes online training and a paid residency at a partner company; the posting describes hybrid or onsite work environments. The paid residency provides $2,500 per month plus earned commissions for days 11–100. From day 100 onward, the stated total annual compensation is $55,000–$100,000, including base and commission. SV Academy provides debt-free sales training and pathways into partner-company sales roles. The role prepares participants for business-to-business sales through instructor-led training, then applies those skills in a partner-company residency. Responsibilities include outbound prospecting, qualifying inbound leads, and scheduling discovery meetings for Account Executives, with daily coaching from an SV Academy mentor and partner sales leadership.

What you'll do

• Complete ten days of live, instructor-led sales training on Zoom, Monday through Thursday, 6–9 p.m. ET or PT. During the paid residency, prospect by phone, email, and LinkedIn
• qualify inbound leads
• schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives
• and receive daily coaching. Successful residents transfer to the partner’s payroll after day 100.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development representative

wgu partnership

b2b sales

sales training

paid residency

outbound prospecting

lead qualification

discovery meetings

sv academy

$2,500/month residency base

$55k–$100k annual compensation

hybrid or onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free two-week online bootcamp
• paid three-month residency
• mentorship and professional development
• supportive peer network
• partner benefits begin after transfer, including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Why this role

No prior sales experience is required. The program includes free training, a paid residency, mentorship, and a stated path to a long-term sales role with a partner.

About the employer

SV Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.