Top 7 Reasons to Start Your Salesforce Career Today!

Salesforce Professionals are one of the most in-demand careers in 2020, plus the skills you learn with Salesforce help you build an amazing Talent Stack. Being the most widely used CRM platform today yet still massively underserved, Salesforce starting salaries pay $60,000-$80,000 per year! With 2-3 years experience Salesforce pros are averaging OVER $100,000 per year! To top it all of there are many so many reasons other than the income potential to choose a career in Salesforce! Join me below as I detail out the top 7 reasons you choose to start your Salesforce Journey ASAP!

When deciding on a career path, most people look at expected income as their primary factor. We know many other factors go into such a big decision; however, Salesforce salaries are so impressive we had to list it first. Did you know the most basic Salesforce job is a “Salesforce Administrator”? Did you also know that the average Salesforce Administrator salary is $118,000? With the current average median income in the United States being about $60,000 a year, even the most basic Salesforce Professional can expect to make double the national average! So what about other Salesforce jobs? Here is a quick breakdown:

Salesforce is a Cloud Based Platform, which means that everything about the tool is 100% online. As long as you have basic internet access and a computer, you are good to go. Some have even argued that an iPad (with a keyboard) would suffice for 90% of the day-to-day requirements. Of course, your employer’s company culture will determine whether or not they are comfortable with remote work; however, roughly 30% of starting roles offer work from home options. With Salesforce senior roles, you will find that more than 70% are fully remote. This is because Salesforce is in such high demand, when you are Senior Level (3+ years of experience), you can effectively require your employer to allow you to work from home or risk losing one of their most indispensable resources... YOU!

Another fantastic thing about a Salesforce career is the growth potential. You begin as a junior resource, but you can move through this profession’s ranks very quickly. While many work fields can require years or even decades of dedication to get promotions and move into management positions, Salesforce careers are fast-paced. Here is what a typical career path with Salesforce looks like, which can keep your work exciting and fresh:

You advance very quickly from junior roles to senior and consulting roles and even have the potential to freelance if you choose to go that route! The options are completely up to you. Watch the video here for more information on income trajectories!

Salesforce careers are among the fastest-growing, most stable professions globally. With an estimated 3.3 million Salesforce Professional jobs to be added to the Salesforce ecosystem by 2022. That means to land a job in that space, you don’t have to be one of the few – the job opportunities are wide open! These careers have been steadily on the rise for the past 12 years and show no sign of slowing. Salesforce is the 4th largest software company globally, yet it is one of the least known, leaving more room to get in on the ground floor.

Another appealing factor with Salesforce is the diversity of your career options. You’re not boxed into a specific industry, department, or role, because Salesforce is extremely useful and in demand across all sectors. This means that if you take a job working in manufacturing and become bored, you can move to an employer in software, finance, or even a non-profit where Salesforce dominates the market. Click here to see how Salesforce highlights its appeal to various industries.

There are also a variety of niche paths within the Salesforce profession. You can choose to focus on Administration, Development, Consulting, Marketing, Sales, Field Services, Non-Profit, Education, CPQ and more. Salesforce has a tangible way to prove and showcase your skills through a series of certifications. Generally speaking, the more certifications you have, the more in demand you are, and the more income you stand to make. For a full list of the available certifications, follow this link.

This is an exciting topic for Salesforce beginners! Salesforce has what they refer to as their Ohana “family” culture. You will find hundreds of online Salesforce communities that are always willing to lend a helping hand with no strings attached. For example, suppose you find yourself in need of expert advice from a senior consultant. In that case, you simply pose your question in these community groups, and you will likely have a top of the line answer within a few hours, with references to documentation and how-to videos. You will also find an abundance of shared free learning materials with tools like Trailhead, detailed blogs, and YouTube channels to help you grow in your career. All those who share ask nothing in return other than to lean into the Ohana and give back. On Facebook checkout the Salesforce For Everyone group!

You may end up working directly for Salesforce, but odds are you will work for one of their more than 200,000 customers across the world. However, when working as a professional utilizing a specific product, it is important to know that you are enabling a reputable and respectable company. The good news is that Salesforce is incredibly strong in this regard.

No matter where you stand, it is easy to see that Salesforce, led by Marc Benioff, is serious about employment equality and outreach in their communities. They have recently been taking serious steps to help solve homelessness, specifically in San Francisco, where the company is headquartered. You’ll notice that they aren’t just throwing money at problems; instead, they take strategic approaches to identify and truly solve issues. Here are a few recent awards presented to Salesforce that help lend credibility to their purpose:

Employers seek certified professionals, and Salesforce certifications not only provide enormous value to your Talent Stack – you align yourself with the #1 CRM platform in the world that continues to grow year after year. Here at TalentStacker, we’ve created the FREE Salesforce 5 Day Challenge to help jump-start your Salesforce career in 5 days with Jonathan Mendonsa (ChooseFI) and Bradley Rice (HonestIT) – one of the highest paid Salesforce Professionals in the world.

Each day you’ll get FREE coaching, step-by-step actionable advice, tips, and guidance to help you attain key milestones on your journey to a high paying career as a Salesforce Professional. Click below to learn more and sign up for the FREE 5 Day Challenge.