Business Development Associate

Salesforce

San Francisco, CAFresher48m agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 32 entry-level filings

About the Role

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. The Business Development Associate role is a fast-track, high-impact initiative within the Futureforce University Recruiting program. This role is a hybrid of active sales development and operational excellence, serving as the engine of the SMB (Small & Medium Business) team. The program is 3-5 months long and positions successful candidates to advance to the Sales Development Representative role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads via phone outreach to prioritize high-potential SMB opportunities.
  • Identify SMB prospects and execute personalized outreach, providing input on effectiveness.
  • Maintain Salesforce data integrity.
  • Deploy AI-powered insights to streamline workflows, improve pipeline hygiene, and scale sales productivity.
  • Master the Customer 360 platform to identify high-value opportunities and optimize lead flows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Salesforce
  • AI tools
  • Customer 360 platform

Qualifications

  • Hungry for a career in sales and passionate about mastering the #1 AI CRM.
  • Resilient, goal-oriented, and accountable, with unstoppable energy.
  • Ability to break down complex challenges and develop step-by-step technical solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex value propositions clearly and professionally.
  • Self-motivated learner eager to master tools and skills for a full cycle sales role.
  • Previous internship or work experience in sales is a plus.

H-1B sponsor

Salesforce filed 32 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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