Business Development Associate, Early Career

Relocation is not provided for this opportunity.

As a Business Development Associate at Salesforce, you aren't just starting a career in sales. You are joining the World's #1 AI CRM and the platform powering the Agentic Enterprise with Agentforce to redefine how business is done. This role is a unique hybrid of inbound/outbound prospecting and sales operations, designed to give you a competitive advantage from day one.

You will work alongside experienced sales leaders in our SMB business, learning to drive pipeline growth, leverage cutting-edge AI tools, and optimize the workflows that power a high-performing sales team. Successful completion of this 3 to 5 month program positions you to advance directly into the Sales Development Representative role with a technical and operational edge that sets you apart.

We hire driven individuals who are energized by the pace and impact of a client-facing sales career and are ready to grow in a fast-paced environment. You will be supported by a team built on trust and innovation, with continuous mentorship and collaborative problem-solving to help you bring your full self to work and make a tangible impact.

• Strategically managing and prioritizing a high volume of inbound and outbound leads, learning to navigate complex conversations, handle objections, and push through rejection on the path to building a strong pipeline.
• Driving operational excellence by maintaining Salesforce data integrity, optimizing lead flows, and improving pipeline hygiene to keep the sales team running at peak efficiency.
• Getting hands-on experience with Salesforce's most cutting-edge AI tools, helping shape how our team works smarter and faster.

• You're hungry to grow your career and enjoy working toward ambitious targets in a fast-paced, performance-focused role.
• You're a courageous communicator, comfortable engaging with new people and eager to get on the phone.
• You get it done. You're curious, resourceful, and take ownership of your work even when the path forward isn't always clear.
• You make informed decisions. You're naturally curious, aren't afraid to experiment with new approaches, use data to prioritize, and embrace coaching and feedback as fuel for your growth.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• Familiarity with CRM tools or data management

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship