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Sales Development Representative

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
52K-76K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
52K-76K Annually
Entry level
Identify and qualify inbound business opportunities, generate sales pipeline, prioritize high-volume leads, and partner with Account Executives to improve conversion. Use Salesforce AI tools to streamline workflows, understand customer needs, and communicate product value. Build trust with prospects and stakeholders, overcome objections, meet sales quotas, and develop foundational B2B sales skills through coaching and mentorship.
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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.

Start Date: September 8, 2026
Relocation is not provided for this opportunity.
The Experience
Are you looking for a fulfilling career empowering companies to connect with their customers in a whole new way? As a Sales Development Representative, you will join our elite sales team and do just that! You will learn how to evangelize Salesforce, the World's #1 AI CRM and the platform powering the Agentic Enterprise with Agentforce, by identifying new business opportunities, driving growth by expanding our market reach and connecting with new potential clients. You will have a direct impact on our revenue generation goals, and this role is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your core sales skills and business acumen as you work alongside industry sales leaders. This role provides the foundation for a successful career in sales at Salesforce.
We hire driven individuals who thrive in a challenging and ambiguous environment and are energized by the pace and impact of a client-facing sales career.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing

  • Our SDR team plays a vital role in supporting our sales teams by fielding inbound inquiries and generating new business pipeline and interest through calling on inbound leads. Successful SDRs critically think and learn through coaching from their mentors, building upon and improving their skills throughout their tenure in this role.
  • Strategically managing and prioritizing a high volume of inbound leads, partnering closely with Account Executives to move qualified pipeline through the sales cycle and drive conversion.
  • Leveraging Salesforce's AI tools to streamline sales workflows, build a point of view on customer needs, and articulate the value proposition of our offerings to drive business growth.
  • Building credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating adaptability, anticipating and overcoming objections, and developing business acumen across various lines of business and personas.

You’re Our Person If

  • You have a genuine desire to build a long-term career in client-facing sales and are motivated by achieving and exceeding metrics, KPIs, and sales quotas.
  • You're a courageous communicator, confident engaging with prospects, asking the questions that matter, and advocating for your point of view.
  • You get it done. You're resourceful, competitive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where ownership and follow-through matter.
  • You make informed decisions. You approach problems with curiosity, use data to prioritize, and learn quickly from coaching and feedback.

Even Better If...

  • Previous internship or full-time corporate sales experience
  • B2B software sales experience is a plus

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship

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.

Accommodations

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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.

At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $51,750 - $69,225 annually There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $56,850 - $76,125 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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