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What you'd actually do: Cold call and research accounts to build new pipeline for Salesforce account teams, and follow up on inbound leads, in an assigned territory.
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at SalesforceWe found 149 current reps: 81 SDRs, 59 AEs, 9 SDR managers, 13 living near this job. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Salesforce sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- How is the team doing on quota? What separates the people who hit it?
- How long do SDRs usually stay before moving up to AE?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Salesforce cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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Full job description
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Job Category Sales
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Experience
The Business Development Representative (BDR) role is part of our Sales Development Organization — the engine behind new business growth at Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM. We are looking for a motivated BDR to partner with our outbound sales teams, drive pipeline through strategic prospecting, and launch a high-impact sales career at a company leading the agentic era.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Generate new business pipeline through outbound prospecting and cold calling across existing Salesforce customers and net new logos in an assigned territory
- Partner with account teams to identify and source pipeline by researching lines of business, personas, and key decision makers
- Manage and nurture inbound leads and early-stage opportunities driven by outbound efforts
- Participate in an intensive sales training program designed to build the foundational skills needed for a long-term career in sales
You're Our Person If...
- Experience with outbound prospecting, cold calling, and account research across a mix of new and existing accounts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage decision makers at multiple levels
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding goals and metrics
Even Better If...
- 1–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field
- Experience with account planning and working a hybrid list of net-new and existing install accounts
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.