Sales Development Representative (New Grad)

Salesforce, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join their elite sales team in Chicago. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to empower companies by connecting them with a world-class CRM platform. As a key player in generating new business, you will develop essential sales skills while working alongside experienced mentors. Ideal candidates are driven individuals with a competitive spirit, eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to take the first step in a rewarding sales career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be within 1-year of completing a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree.
• Long-term interest in a client-facing sales career is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business pipeline through inbound leads.
• Partner closely with Account Executives to move qualified pipeline.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Sales skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree

Workforce development training program

Job description

START DATE(S)*: May 5, 2025 | June 9, 2025 | July 7, 2025
*Our headcount demand is always changing as we grow; start dates listed here may or may not have an immediate opening at the time of your application.

LOCATION*: Chicago, IL
*Our headcount demand is always changing as we grow; some of the locations listed here may or may not have an immediate opening at the time of your application. Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance.

ROLE OVERVIEW AND IMPACT:
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 Customer Success Platform and World’s #1 CRM, by researching and identifying net-new business opportunities — you will have a direct impact in our revenue generation goals. This role is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your core sales skills and business acumen as you work alongside industry sales leaders.

We hire driven individuals who thrive in a challenging and ambiguous environment, who know that they can succeed in a fast-paced, client-facing sales career, and are comfortable with achieving/exceeding metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and sales quotas.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) role serves as the entry-level role into a client-facing sales career at Salesforce and is designed to be your first look into how we sell Salesforce products. Our SDR team supports our sales teams by assisting them through fielding inbound inquiries. Successful SDRs critically think and learn through coaching from their mentors, build upon, and improve their skills throughout their tenure in this role.

The Sales Development Representative will generate new business pipeline and interest through calling on inbound leads.

• Partnering closely with Account Executives to help move along qualified pipeline through the sales cycle
• Discovering business initiatives and acting as their internal advocate
• Building a point of view on how to help qualify customers needs
• Speaking to value and return on investment vs. technical functionality
• Building credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Learning how to anticipate and prepare for objections
• Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility as part of an ever-growing sales organization
• Managing a high volume of inbound leads with a strategy on prioritization of your leads
• Researching and understanding various lines of business and personas

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be within less than 1-year of having completed a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree from the start date of this role OR graduate/alumni/participant of a workforce development training program (i.e. re:work, Year Up, i.c.stars, etc.)
• Long-term interest in a client-facing sales career
• Competitive spirit and the drive for results
• Exemplary problem-solving skills and the resourceful ability to take initiative
• Coachable and enjoys learning in a fast-paced sales environment
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.