Über diese Summer 2027 Intern - Sales Development, Nonprofit Stelle bei Salesforce
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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.
LOCATION: Chicago Office
OBJECTIVE:
This role is designed for a high-performing student interested in a career in software sales.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
We hire outstanding people who thrive in diverse environments, have a passion for technology innovation, place high expectations on themselves, understand the importance of execution, and seek an environment where their talents can drive industry change.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
This role serves as the entry-level role into a client-facing sales career at Salesforce and is designed to be your first look into how we sell Salesforce products. In this role, you will support a team of Sales/Business Development Representatives (SDR/BDR) for Nonprofit prospects and customers.
Alongside your responsibilities, you will be trained in core competencies with the goal to build the skills of a client-facing, inbound Sales Development Representative (SDR). Successful Sales Interns are able to think critically and learn through coaching from their mentors, which helps them to build upon and improve their skills throughout their tenure in this role. After demonstrating the competencies necessary to successfully execute the role, we will work together to build a candidacy for the SDR role based upon your success in this program.
This role requires 4 days in the office a week.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inbound Qualification: Vet inbound leads from marketing campaigns, events, and website traffic using the Customer 360 platform.
Outbound Prospecting: Generate pipeline across multiple segments through cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement.
Partner Lead Management: Nurture and qualify Partner Leads (PLs) in collaboration with consulting partners to ensure a seamless sales funnel progression.
Sales Collaboration: Partner with SDRs and Sales Executives to drive interest, and schedule discovery meetings.
Account Research: Identify key contacts within target accounts and develop personalized outreach strategies.
CRM Hygiene: Track all prospecting activities within Salesforce to ensure timely follow-ups and accurate lead conversion data.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Current Junior/rising Senior graduating May 2028, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a preferred concentration in Business /Information Systems or equivalent.
Strong academic background and performance
Preferred prior working experience (can include part-time or over school breaks)
Strong communication, networking, and presenting skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision whilst producing tangible results
Adaptable to change and enjoys learning in a fast-paced environment
Superior attention to detail
Strategic thinker with a bias toward action
Team player with a willingness to go above and beyond to deliver excellence
Able to work with collaboration tools: Slack, Google Suite, Salesforce technologies knowledge a plus
Long-term interest in a Software Sales role.
Passion for technology - learning new domains and specialized areas. You don’t have to be a Salesforce expert, but you should be willing to learn about our product, our sales process, and the tools/methodologies Sales need to excel.
Unleash Your Potential
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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $28 - $32 per hour. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.