Business Development Associate, Early Career

Salesforce

Chicago, United States Posted September 30, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Salary Range

$63,200 - $69,500

Job Description

Join Salesforce as a Business Development Associate, where you'll kickstart your sales career with the world's #1 AI CRM. This unique role combines inbound/outbound prospecting and sales operations, providing you with a competitive advantage from day one. You'll work alongside experienced sales leaders, drive pipeline growth, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools. Successful completion of this program positions you for advancement into the Sales Development Representative role. Enjoy benefits such as medical care, life insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

  • 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.
  • 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're a courageous communicator, comfortable engaging with new people and eager to get on the phone
  • 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
  • You're hungry to grow your career and enjoy working toward ambitious targets in a fast-paced, performance-focused role
  • You get it done. You're curious, resourceful, and take ownership of your work even when the path forward isn't always clear
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role
  • Familiarity with CRM tools or data management
Required Skills
business development Salesforce CRM prospecting sales operations coaching
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