@ ZoomInfo.

The ZoomInfo SDR Academy is more than a training program. It’s a launchpad. We give you the tools, structure, and real-world reps to build expertise, sharpen your edge, and accelerate your path forward in tech sales.

Whether you’re just starting out or switching gears, this is your chance to gain clarity, build confidence, and join a team that wins together.

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Build Your Career With Purpose

At ZoomInfo, career growth is supported through a culture of development, structured feedback, and clear checkpoints -—not just training. SDR Academy equips new hires with the knowledge and tools to succeed, while the broader organization provides the guidance, transparency, and opportunities needed to progress with confidence.

  • Clear path for growth: Understand training you’ll need to take to excel as a SDR.

  • Full visibility: Learn about metrics you'll need to hit within our performance-driven sales culture.

  • Accessible to everyone: No prior sales development needed. Accelerate the learning curve and apply key learnings you learn into your day to day work.

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Why ZoomInfo SDR Academy

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What You'll Get

A Clear Playbook: You’ll know exactly what to do, how to do it, and what success looks like from day one through graduation.

  • Access to Expertise: Learn from leaders who’ve done the job and from peers who push each other to get better.

  • Career Progression: You’ll see what’s next and have a plan on how to get there.

  • Performance Transparency: You’ll have visibility into your metrics and progress so you can drive your own success.

No Sales Background Needed: If you’re coachable, curious, and competitive, we’ll help you become a pro

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Your Impact, Your Reward

Benefits for a Better You

We want you and your family to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being.

Base Pay

We attract and retain the best talent with competitive compensation that aligns with industry benchmarks. Annual merit programs offer the opportunity for promotions and salary increases based on performance, time in role, and position to market.

Monthly Commission

When you crush it, it pays off! Commission is paid monthly in connection with the demos you set that turn into opportunities.

Ongoing Learning

We offer numerous self-paced, interactive live and online learning opportunities for you to sharpen your skills.

Vacation & Time Off

We know everyone’s needs are different and life happens. We offer several options that allow you to take time off when you need it, including Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and FMLA & State Leave.

Hybrid Working Model

We offer a flexible hybrid environment across our global locations to promote equity, wellness, and work-life balance.

Where You Can Go

Graduation Means Go Time

  • Learn: Complete structured training and real-time practice to get the fundamentals down cold.

  • Prove It: Demo, role-play, and execute to show you’re ready.

  • Perform: Hit KPIs and rise on the leaderboard. We’re in a performance culture and you’ll be ready.

  • New Business Path

    New Business Path

    In the New Business Path, you’ll learn everything you need to know to become a world-class Account Executive. Our Account Executives build trust with prospects and provide new opportunities to help them identify their challenges and demonstrate how our products can be a strategic solution for their needs. You’ll guide them through our solutions, and ultimately close new business deals. Sales Representatives on this path can also consider a promotion path to Account Manager, regardless, an SDR is in seat an average of 18-24 months.

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  • Existing Business Path

    Existing Business Path

    In the Existing Business Path, you can anticipate the opportunity to work as an Account Manager, Account Executive or a Customer Success Manager. In these roles, you’ll work with our existing client base, finding opportunities to cross-sell to find new business in new divisions of existing clients. Get ready to set and attain ambitious goals, and execute to win! SDRs are in seat for an average of 18-24 months.

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  • Earn While You Learn

    Earn While You Learn

    Base Pay and Monthly Commission: Earn a stable hourly base salary with added commission for every demo that converts to a qualified sales opportunity, rewarding your performance each month.

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Career Mobility

Graduation from SDR Academy not only opens doors to career paths in sales, but also allows you to follow your passion to other departments within the company. Graduates of the Academy have competed and won non-sales roles like Sales Operations, Marketing, Sales Enablement, and many other departments.

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