Public Sector Sales Development Representative

Public Sector Sales Development Representative

This role is only open to those who are current or prior Salesforce interns. All others who do not meet this criteria will not be considered. LOCATION: McLean, Virginia *We do not offer relocation assistance.

Seeking high-energy, driven professionals with sound business acumen, strong technical aptitude and natural sales instincts to join the Salesforce Global Public Sector Sales Development organization. Ideal candidates are eager to help customers find the right solution to fit their needs and demonstrate their ability to be tenacious, self-starters every day. Salesforce.com offers a fast-paced, innovative environment where you will be provided the training, resources, and outstanding leadership to sell business application solutions and advance in your sales career.

As a Sales Development Representative, you will support all Public Sector verticals. You will leverage the Field Marketing team's demand-generation efforts by responding to and qualifying inbound leads. Metrics of success are measured on a monthly quota of qualified sourced opportunities and closed business, meaning you will have the opportunity to continuously challenge the status quo. Sales Development Representatives are the frontline sales team, and can directly impact the marketing strategy and targeted engagements based on conversations with customers.

What You'll Do

• Create a great first impression for prospects and customers by providing them with a world-class experience
• Qualify leads ranging from inbound calls, chats, website downloads, content syndication from third party websites, and webinars
• Managing a high volume of inbound leads with a strategy on prioritization of your leads
• Use the world's #1 AI CRM to organize lead data and qualification notes
• Leverage the use of Salesforce's AI tools to streamline sales workflows, empower the team with timely insights, and articulate the value proposition of our offerings to drive business growth.
• Maintain active engagement with new and existing leads through creative follow-up communications designed to increase customer interest in Salesforce.com Products

What's In It For You

• Build a solid foundation of Public Sector sales knowledge
• Develop strategic partnerships with experienced Account Executives across all lines of business to help generate new business
• Work hands-on with Salesforce products and expand your technical knowledge

Qualifications

• Must be within less than 1-year of having completed a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree from the start date of this role
• Strong desire to be in technology sales
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-Starter, high energy and positive attitude
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or full-time corporate sales experience
• B2B software sales experience is a plus
• Public sector knowledge

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. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: .

The typical base salary range for this position is $51,750 - $69,225 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 $56,850 - $76,125 per year. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.