Sales Representative | Salesforce.com
Downtown Core
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Chicago, San Francisco, and Toronto
  • Compensation
  • Base Salary + Commission
  • Skills
  • Sales
    Prospecting
    Organization
    Drive
    Communication
    Presentation
  • Benefits
  • Comprehensive package including:

    • ESPP
    • 401K
    • 401k/RRSP (Canada)
    • 3 Weeks Vacation plus Holidays
    • Medical/Dental
    • Gym Membership
    • More perks than we can mention

Salesforce.com and our global team of employees are transforming the way companies are run and careers are made. In just 12 years, Salesforce.com has grown into a $1.7 billion business and captured more than half of the market for software-as-a-service CRM applications.
Questions & Answers with Salesforce.com
What are the top requirements to qualify for this position?

*We are hiring for this position in Chicago, San Francisco, and Toronto.

Required Skills


1. Drive to be #1 with strong internal motivation, and enjoy collaborating and competing with a team
2. Prospecting experience, preferably in technology
3. Ability to quickly build rapport with contacts at all levels in an organization
4. Strong business acumen and organizational skills
5. Ability to learn quickly and operate in a fast paced environment
6. Strong time management and organizational skills
7. Track record of success
8. Highest degree obtained (university strongly preferred)


Desired Skills


1. Work experience in the technology and/or cloud computing
2. Ability to close revenue
3. Experience with CRM technologies
4. Trained on a proven sales methodology
5. Proven leadership skills

Why is this position open?

The SR position represents one of the few "entry" level roles in the Sales organization at Salesforce.com, and is a critical early feeder into the future growth of the Account Executive team.

Joining as an SR will help candidates develop and hone key sales skills that will be leveraged throughout their sales
careers at Salesforce.com, both at the next immediate level (Enterprise Business Representative or EBR), and ultimately as an Account Executive.

As Salesforce.com continues to rapidly grow our Account Executive team, the need for more SRs continues to grow as well.

Describe the current team this person will join, including the reporting structure.

You will be part of a 10 person team reporting to a Manager, and more broadly part of a global team of 150 SRs.

You will work closely with your direct manager and peers to learn the role. At Salesforce.com, we take pride in fostering a highly collaborative effort, and your team will remain an ongoing resource to train in all aspects of the role, such as learning about our product suite to qualification
strategies and beyond.

At the start of your time here at Salesforce.com, all SRs will
attend a Boot Camp training session, which is the best new hire training program you will have experienced. This will be your first exposure to the fantastic resources available to help support you to being successful in your role.

What percentage of the candidate's time will be spent on existing products/business, versus items that are new?

SRs spend 90% of their time working on new business and 10% of their time finding opportunities for new clouds and departments in our existing customers.

Our success in driving business with customers new to Salesforce.com is just one more reason SRs are a critical part of the overall Salesforce.com growth story.

What challenges will this person face on a daily basis?

The main challenge is keeping up with the fast pace. Our most successful SRs are able to manage a constant flow of incoming leads, while successfully following up on their existing activities.

Time management and organization skills are critical to
the SR role as you will be balancing new and existing lead priorities, following up with previous leads, as well as ongoing professional development objectives such as learning about our product suite and qualification processes.

How are you positioned within the industry and what are your growth plans?

Salesforce.com has been an innovator and leader in Cloud Computing for 12 years. In 2011 and beyond we have refocused the company around the Social Enterprise and are taking a leadership position in the next generation of enterprise applications.

What is your business model?

SRs are primarily responsible for inbound lead qualification, and thus represent the connection between marketing activity (e.g. website traffic or marketing events) and sales.

As website traffic is converted into a potential sales lead, SRs represent the first line of communication to Salesforce.com for these contacts, and so it is critical for an SR represent a professional, knowledgeable and helpful resource.

SRs focus on qualifying the viability of this sales lead and then convert (or "flip") these leads into sales opportunities for our Account Executives. Because SRs primarily field inbound leads from a variety of sources, our reps are broadly aligned by geographies to ensure cohesive coverage of our sales territories.

In addition to primary lead qualification, SRs are closing small deals. This allows Account Executives to focus on larger deals, as well as provides SRs with early training into the sales process.


Comments & Shout-Outs
  • Recruiting Manager, AMER Sales Development at Salesforce.com
    From an east coast perspective, we have an office in Chicago and one in Toronto. Unfortunately, we do not have these roles available in NYC... but you never know what might happen in the future.

    As for the foundation, those sales roles are available only in San Francisco at this point. Please review the website to see when they are available.
    2012-05-15 10:10:24

  • Recruiter, Sales Development at Salesforce.com
    Check out our online job boards which are up to date with real-time openings: http://careers.force.com/jobs/ts2__JobSearch
    2012-05-08 15:23:17


  • Consultant, Advisor, Mentor at George Koster Consulting
    Caitlin, in reviewing your job site i'm looking for the ability to leverage my technology and non profit sales skills. are there any future openings in your non profit and or foundation sales areas?
    2012-05-14 16:03:51

  • Anonymous User
    Look at the job postings !!!
    2012-05-08 13:32:13

  • Anonymous User
    Are there Sales Representative and Account Executive positions in the NYC area? Also, can you explain the difference between the two positions?
    2012-05-08 16:23:16

  • Anonymous User
    I would very much like to apply to this position however I would like to stay on the east coast. Are there any openings in NYC or cities around there? Thanks!
    2012-05-08 14:18:57

  • Anonymous User
    What is the base salary for this position?
    2012-05-07 13:15:18

  • Recruiter, Sales Development at Salesforce.com
    Sure thing! You can apply directly on our Careers website http://careers.force.com/jobs/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a1k7000000067mKAAQ&tSource=
    2012-05-03 17:25:47

  • Anonymous User
    I submitted an application using my linkin account, but I was wondering if I can upload one directly to the website without logging into linkin?
    2012-04-18 17:35:47

  • Salesforce.com
    We are growing at a rapid pace, therefore consistently hiring.

    As for key criteria we look for:
    - natural sales instincts
    - desire to sell a complex solution sale
    - technology experience
    - lead generation experience
    - qualifying leads
    - great sense of humor
    - desire for growth within one company

    Hope this helps.
    2012-03-06 09:33:24

  • Anonymous User
    Hi Melissa,

    Are there any particular skills/systems (apart from selling) that I could be educating myself on more to become a SR...?
    2012-03-06 14:09:02

  • Anonymous User
    Hi Melissa,

    I recently sent in my resume and I was wondering how long it takes to hear back?
    2012-03-05 23:49:01

  • Anonymous User
    Hi Malissa,

    Is it too late to send it my CV, was hoping to send it tonight. How many sales positions are open in Toronto?
    2012-03-05 10:35:58

  • Salesforce.com
    No cover letter required! Thanks for your submission. We will review it and if you meet the desired qualifications, we will contact you for a phone interview. Thank you.
    2012-02-28 17:02:23

  • Anonymous User
    Hi Melissa,
    I submitted my resume for the position through your website. I did not get a chance to attach my cover letter and tried to go through the steps again but was unable to as my application was already submitted. Is there anyone that I could send my cover letter to?
    Thank you!
    2012-02-28 14:31:24

  • Anonymous User
    Hello Melissa, I been in sales for the past 12 years. I am currently the Internet manager for Volkswagen in Daly City. My job is to sell cars from Internet leads. I am a very fast learner and can learn any product in a short period of time.I have not obtained a college degree. I speak two languages and have great people skills. You think it is a possibility that I can join Sales Force? Thanks,
    2012-02-19 13:30:28

  • Anonymous User
    How many SR positions are you looking to fill in San Francisco?
    2012-02-12 15:35:11

  • Salesforce.com
    We are consistently hiring. Tech sales experience is preferred, but not solely what we look for as recruiters. Please do apply for the role.
    2012-02-09 19:31:00

  • Anonymous User
    Mellisa how many reps are you hiring for the Toronto office? Also if you have no IT sales experience..is it still worthwhile to apply for this as this is entry level?
    2012-02-09 12:29:37

  • Open to opportunities
    Melissa, I applied for an Account Executive position in North Carolina a few weeks ago. Can you recommend someone I could follow-up with?
    2012-02-07 21:46:10

  • Salesforce.com
    Completely false. All employees start with 3 weeks vacation and are encouraged to take it.
    2012-01-13 13:03:35

  • Anonymous User
    Is it true you do not allow employees to take vacation?
    2012-01-13 09:41:01

  • Salesforce.com
    Hello Karishma, we have many intern roles within Salesforce.com that we could consider you for, post grad. These roles would help prepare you for the SR position. We do require 1 full year corporate experience, post grad, for the SR role. This is why we suggest the intern roles initially. Hope this helps! Feel free to connect with me and Christina Alexander for more info.
    2012-01-06 11:10:29

  • Box.net
    Hi there, I'm not graduating college until May but am interested in this position. Can applicants be considered for this role but at a later start date?
    2012-01-06 01:50:23

  • Salesforce.com
    We have a strong benefits package.
    2011-12-20 16:00:27

  • Anonymous User
    Is it true that some Salesforce employees get a discount on massages?
    2011-12-19 14:50:02

  • Salesforce.com
    For our SR position, it is more aligned to a 75/25 base vs commission structure. That being said, the opportunity is there is exceed these targets and earn more money. We have a great incentive program! Feel free to apply online.
    2011-12-19 12:59:07

  • Anonymous User
    Thanks, Scott. I'm focusing on sales rep opportunities that pay at least $40,000 base per year with the opportunity to generate at least $40,000 in additional commissions if I crush my goals.

    Is this one such opportunity? Thanks, -- Anon
    2011-12-16 11:23:06

  • Vice President, AMER/LACA Sales Representatives at Salesforce.com
    We welcome your comments and questions about this awesome Sales Representative opportunity at Salesforce.com
    2012-06-25


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