Business Development Representative- East (Canada)
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Salesforce
Business Development Representative- East (Canada)
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted
January 6, 2025
**Job Title: Business Development Representative**
**Company: Salesforce**
**About Salesforce**
Salesforce is the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI, Data, and CRM. We help companies across every industry innovate and connect with customers in new ways. We believe in business as a platform for change and in companies doing well while doing good.
**Sales Organization Description**
Our Sales Organization includes various business segments, selling across multiple verticals such as Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and more. The Business Development Representative (BDR) team focuses on generating new business through strategic prospecting and account research.
**Why Join Salesforce as a Business Development Representative?**
The BDR role is the foundation of our sales organization. BDRs support outbound sales teams and make a significant impact by generating new business pipeline. Our comprehensive training program equips new professionals with the skills needed for a successful sales career.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Generate new business pipeline through outbound prospecting.
- Manage inbound leads and nurture early-stage opportunities.
- Conduct cold calls to generate interest among existing and new Salesforce customers.
- Partner with core sellers to identify and source net new pipeline.
- Research lines of business and personas to align with internal account teams.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- 1-2 years of experience in business development or sales.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with innovative thinking.
- Experience in researching, account planning, prospecting, and cold calling.
- Proven track record of achieving sales metrics and quota attainment.
**Working at Salesforce**
Salesforce is committed to learning and development, offering a month-long onboarding program that includes product training, mentorship, and ongoing coaching.
**Benefits:**
- Health, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Monthly wellness allowance.
- Flexible time off and leave policies.
- Parental benefits and donation matching for charitable contributions.
- 7 paid volunteer days off per year.
**Diversity and Inclusion**
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.
Learn more about our commitment to Equality and explore our benefits at [Salesforce Equality](https://www.equality.com) and [Salesforce Benefits](https://www.salesforcebenefits.com).
**Application Process**
If you require assistance due to a disability in applying for this position, please submit a request through our Accommodations Request Form.
**Salesforce welcomes all applications.**