Sales Development Representative Apprentice (Early Career)

Salesforce • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Start Date: March 2, 2026 SDR Apprentice As an SDR Apprentice at Salesforce, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on driving growth within the SMB market. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in prospecting, lead generation, and understanding the sales cycle, while also contributing to the streamlining of business operations within our SDR organization. The SDR Apprentice Program at Salesforce is designed to develop high-impact sales skills and prepare you for a successful career in Sales Development. Our proven program provides you with the opportunity to learn from experienced SDRs and managers, gaining expertise in Salesforce solutions, solutions selling, and customer profiling. You will collaborate closely with our team to strategically target and engage prospects within the SMB market. Career Advancement - successful completion of the program positions you to advance to an SDR role within 3-4 months, accelerating your sales career at Salesforce.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Enthusiasm for building a career in sales and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and personal growth.
• Excellent ability to break down complex problems and develop efficient, step-by-step solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or work experience in sales or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the SDR team by contributing to the streamlining of internal processes and workflows.
• Qualify inbound leads generated through Salesforce marketing campaigns, events, and website traffic, using our Customer 360 platform.
• Collaborate closely with SDRs and Sales Executives to drive interest and schedule discovery meetings with potential customers.
• Perform research on target SMB accounts, identifying key contacts, and helping develop personalized outreach strategies.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and shadowing opportunities to learn best practices in sales engagement and opportunity creation.
• Track and manage prospecting activity using Salesforce’s CRM platform to ensure proper follow-up and lead conversion.

Benefits

• The opportunity to learn from industry leaders and grow your career in a Fortune 500 company.
• A culture of continuous learning and development, including mentorship and formal training programs.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, and vision coverage, along with employee wellness programs.
• A chance to make an impact by helping businesses grow through innovative Salesforce solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees