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Sales Development Representative

Salesforce · Chicago, Illinois

Start Date: August 3, 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

Sales pay context

Based on 5,179 disclosed Sales salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $118K/year, with most offers between $81K and $170K (10th–90th percentile: $65K–$235K).

Salesforce ranks among the higher-paying employers for this role, at a $800K median across 11 disclosed postings.

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