Job Category: Sales Start Date: August 3, 2026. Relocation is not provided for this opportunity. This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.Role Overview As a Business Development Associate at Salesforce, you are part of a hybrid inbound/outbound prospecting and sales operations role that prepares you for a Sales Development Representative position with a technical and operational edge.Responsibilities Strategically manage and prioritize a high volume of inbound and outbound leads, navigating complex conversations, handling objections, and persevering through rejection to build a strong pipeline.Drive operational excellence by maintaining Salesforce data integrity, optimizing lead flows, and improving pipeline hygiene to keep the sales team running at peak efficiency.Gain hands‑on experience with Salesforce's cutting‑edge AI tools, helping shape how the team works smarter and faster.Qualifications Hungry to grow your career and enjoy working toward ambitious targets in a fast‑paced, performance‑focused role.Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with new people and eager to get on the phone.Resourceful, self‑directed, and able to take ownership of work even when the path forward isn't always clear.Curious, data‑driven decision maker who embraces coaching and feedback as a growth catalyst.Even Better If… Previous experience in a customer‑facing role.Familiarity with CRM tools or data management.Equal Opportunity Employment Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We believe in equality for all and strive to create an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All hiring decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, performance assessment, discipline, termination, and related matters. The same principles guide decisions in compensation and benefits, ensuring fair and merit‑based practices across all regions. For more details on our approach to equitable compensation, please refer to our publicly available guidelines.Legal and Privacy Notice Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help recruiters assess and evaluate candidates' resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Human recruiters ultimately make all selection and hiring decisions. Candidates have the right to view and opt out of AI‑based assessments, and additional information is provided in our Candidate Privacy Statement. All data handling complies with applicable privacy laws. For further information, please consult the privacy statement or contact the recruiting team.#J-18808-Ljbffr