Business Development Associate (Early Career)
- Pay
- $63,200 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Lead qualification
- Outbound prospecting
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Goal-oriented mindset
Also useful
- Prior sales internship or work experience
- Salesforce CRM proficiency
- Data-driven analysis
- Operational problem solving
- AI tools familiarity
About the role
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Job Category
Sales
The Experience
As a Business Development Associate at Salesforce, you aren’t just starting a career in sales. You are joining the #1 AI CRM to redefine how business is done. This role is a unique hybrid of active sales development and operational excellence.
You will serve as the engine of our SMB (Small & Medium Business) team, tasked with both proactively hunting new business through targeted outbound prospecting and leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to streamline workflows. You will be the operational backbone of the team, using data-driven insights to refine our outreach strategies while building the foundational skills to become a world-class Sales Development Representative.
The Salesforce Business Development Associate Program is a fast-track, high-impact initiative. You will work at the intersection of human creativity and Agentic AI, mastering our Customer 360 platform to identify high-value opportunities, optimize lead flows, and drive scalable growth for our customers.
Career Acceleration
Successful completion of this 3-5 month program positions you to advance to the Sales Development Representative role, equipped with a technical and operational edge that sets you apart in the industry.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Pipeline Development
Qualify inbound and outbound leads via phone outreach to prioritize high-potential SMB opportunities.
Strategic Prospecting
Master the art of the hunt by identifying SMB prospects and executing personalized outreach. You’ll be supported by proven playbooks and tools, with an expectation to provide input on what’s working to help us continuously sharpen our approach.
Operations & Process Optimization
Drive organizational efficiency by maintaining Salesforce data integrity and deploying AI-powered insights to streamline workflows, improve pipeline hygiene, and scale sales productivity.
You’re Our Person If...
Sales & Career Ready
Not just interested in sales but hungry for it. Passionate about mastering the #1 AI CRM and building a long-term career in professional sales. Previous internship or work experience in sales is a plus!
Resilient and Goal Oriented
Energized by achieving/exceeding targets and KPIs, displays a high level of accountability, and brings unstoppable energy and resilience to every challenge along the way.
Operational Problem Solver
A natural ability to break down complex challenges and develop efficient step by step technical solutions.
Effective Communicator
Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to convey complex value propositions clearly and professionally.
Growth Mindset
A self motivated learner who is eager to master the tools and skills required to progress into a full cycle sales role.
Growth Trajectory
: Build your foundation on the #1 AI CRM. You will develop the technical and operational fluency that serves as a launchpad for your career at Salesforce. This role provides the blueprint to grow into a high-impact sales career.
Community
Join a team built on Trust and Innovation. We prioritize continuous mentorship and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring you have the support to bring your full self to work while making a tangible impact on how businesses grow.
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.
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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.
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 $63,200 - $63,200 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 $69,500 - $69,500 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.
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: November 2, 2026 or December 7, 2026
Relocation is not provided for this opportunity.
Why Salesforce
Hands-on Experience
Gain real-world experience in lead qualification and customer profiling while serving as the operational backbone of the team. You will balance direct prospect engagement with critical business operations, ensuring our systems run at peak efficiency while you develop the core sales skills needed for your next career step.
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