Sales Development Representative, Public Sector (New Grad)

Salesforce - McLean, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

McLean, VA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Public Sector Sales Development Representative role at Salesforce is designed for high-energy, driven professionals who are eager to help customers find the right solutions. This position involves qualifying leads, managing inbound inquiries, and supporting the sales process across various public sector verticals. The role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, develop sales skills, and contribute to the company's mission of improving the state of the world through technology.

Responsibilities

• Create a great first impression for prospects and customers by providing them with a world-class experience.
• Qualify leads from inbound calls, chats, website downloads, content syndication from third-party websites, and webinars across all products in the Salesforce Portfolio.
• Manage a high volume of inbound leads with a strategy on prioritization.
• Use the world's #1 CRM to organize lead data and qualification notes.
• Maintain active engagement with new and existing leads through creative follow-up communications.

Requirements

• 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 with a high energy and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Job shadowing
• Mentorship programs
• Talent development courses