Salesforce
Business Development Associate, Early Career
$63K–$70K
Illinois - Chicago · Office - Based · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- No specific years of experience stated; successful completion of the 3 to 5 month program positions the associate to advance to Sales Development Representative.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ineligible for visa sponsorship.
About the job
Manages inbound and outbound leads, supports sales operations, and uses AI tools to help grow pipeline for Salesforce’s SMB sales team.
What you'll do
- Prioritize and manage inbound and outbound leads, handle sales conversations and objections, and build pipeline.
- Maintain Salesforce data integrity, optimize lead flows, and improve pipeline hygiene.
- Use Salesforce AI tools to help improve team workflows.
What they ask for
- Communicate confidently with new people and be comfortable making phone calls.
- Show ownership, curiosity, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, target-driven role.
- Use data to prioritize and be open to experimentation, coaching, and feedback.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
- Familiarity with CRM tools or data management.
Pay
$63,200 - $63,200 annually (base salary); $69,500 - $69,500 per year (base salary, applicable locations)
Tools
Salesforce, Agentforce
AI focus
Hands-on use of Salesforce AI tools to improve team workflows.
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