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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Business Development Representative (BDR)

Salesforce entry full-time

Salary

$50,570 - $67,665 annually

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Description

Salesforce is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our Sales Development Organization. As a BDR, you will generate new business pipeline through outbound prospecting and cold calling across existing Salesforce customers and net new logos in an assigned territory. You will partner with account teams to identify and source pipeline by researching lines of business, personas, and key decision makers. You will also manage and nurture inbound leads and early-stage opportunities driven by outbound efforts.

The ideal candidate will have experience with outbound prospecting, cold calling, and account research across a mix of new and existing accounts. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.

In this role, you will participate in an intensive sales training program designed to build the foundational skills needed for a long-term career in sales. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of sales professionals and contribute to the growth of our business.

The typical base salary range for this position is $50,570 - $67,665 annually. 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 $55,640 - $74,490 per year.

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.

Skills

Required

  • outbound prospecting
  • cold calling
  • account research
  • verbal communication
  • written communication

Nice to have

  • 1-2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field
  • account planning
  • working a hybrid list of net-new and existing install accounts
  • familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
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