Salesforce Sales Development Representative Apprentice 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

116506303

Start Date:June 8, 2025

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.

Key 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.

Program Highlights

• Structured Training: The SDR Apprentice Program offers comprehensive enablement, including sales methodology, product knowledge, and role-specific skills development.

• Mentorship and Support: Work side-by-side with experienced SDRs and sales leaders, gaining invaluable mentorship to help you progress in your career.

• 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.

• Hands-on Experience: Gain real-world experience in lead qualification, profiling, and nurturing, while contributing to the success of the SDR team.

By 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 ORgraduate/alumni/participantof a workforce development training program (i.e. re:work, Year Up, i.c.stars, etc.

• 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.

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

What We Offer

• 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.

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