{"id":21677,"date":"2018-10-16T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?post_type=sf_press_release&p=21677"},"modified":"2020-09-18T00:36:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T00:36:15","slug":"salesforce-announces-salesforce-tower-atlanta-commits-to-adding-600-new-jobs","status":"publish","type":"sf_press_release","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/press-releases\/2018\/10\/16\/salesforce-announces-salesforce-tower-atlanta-commits-to-adding-600-new-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Salesforce Announces Salesforce Tower Atlanta, Commits to Adding 600 New Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fastest growing top 5 enterprise software company to significantly expand regional headquarters in Atlanta

Announcement comes on the heels of being named one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work

Salesforce employees to volunteer 25,000 hours in Atlanta next year<\/b><\/i><\/p>

ATLANTA, October 16, 2018\u2014<\/b>Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced Salesforce Tower Atlanta, significantly expanding the company\u2019s regional headquarters in Atlanta. As part of the expansion, Salesforce plans to add 600 new jobs locally, helping fuel the city\u2019s economic development over the next five years. The company will grow its footprint in The Atlanta Plaza in Buckhead, which will now be known as Salesforce Tower Atlanta.<\/p>

Salesforce Tower Atlanta joins the ranks of other Salesforce regional headquarters, including Salesforce Tower New York, Salesforce Tower Indianapolis, Salesforce Tower London, and the company\u2019s worldwide headquarters, Salesforce Tower San Francisco.<\/p>

Salesforce will start moving into the newly renovated floors beginning in 2019. Plans for the building include a renovated immersive lobby experience and top floor \u201cOhana Floor\u201d, an open hospitality space for Salesforce employees, customers and partners, which is also available for nonprofits and local education groups on weeknights and weekends at no cost.<\/p>

Comments on the News<\/b><\/p>

\u201cSalesforce continues to reach new heights and we’re thrilled to further our commitment to the city of Atlanta,\u201d said Elizabeth Pinkham, EVP, Real Estate, Salesforce. \u201cSalesforce Tower Atlanta provides a one-of-a-kind workspace where all of our employees can do the best work of their lives while supporting the community by giving back.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cAtlanta is a fantastic market for world-class talent and we\u2019re thrilled to grow our presence in the region,\u201d said Warren Wick, EVP, Commercial Sales, Salesforce. \u201cMany of our top customers call the city home and we\u2019re excited to support these trailblazers in connecting with their customers in whole new ways.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cSalesforce joins other market-leading global brands that have recently announced plans to grow their operations in Atlanta,\u201d said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u201cWe are proud to be a top choice for companies looking for a talented workforce, quality-of-life, and a welcoming and inclusive business community. The Salesforce cloud will be an exciting addition to our ever-evolving skyline.\u201d<\/p>

New Tower Supports Salesforce’s Continued Growth in Atlanta<\/b><\/p>

Salesforce has been named one of Fortune\u2019s Best Places to Work for the past 10 years and was recently ranked one of Atlanta\u2019s Best Places to Work by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Salesforce Tower Atlanta will be a hub for world-class, diverse talent, enabling the company to deliver new innovations to its more than 150,000 customers around the world. Salesforce has nearly 600 employees in the Atlanta area and more than 32,000 employees worldwide. Atlanta is home to many Salesforce customers including Coca-Cola, InterContinental Hotels Group, SunTrust and Kabbage<\/a>.<\/p>

Giving Back – Committing to 25,000 Volunteer Hours Next Year<\/b><\/p>

Today, Salesforce employees in Atlanta are committing to deliver 25,000 total employee volunteer hours to local nonprofits in 2019. To date, Salesforce technology has powered more than 37,000 nonprofit and higher education institutions; Salesforce.org has provided more than $230 million in grants; and Salesforce employees have logged more than 3.2 million volunteer hours throughout the world. Employees in Atlanta have supported a variety of organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Camp Sunshine, Open Hand Atlanta and Junior Achievement of Georgia.<\/p>

In addition, more than 6,000 companies from 100 countries have committed to Pledge 1%, an initiative spearheaded by Salesforce that encourages and challenges individuals and companies to pledge 1% equity, product and employee time for their communities. Local Atlanta companies that have joined Pledge 1% include accessnow USA, Chaplain&co, Medric Networks and QASymphony.<\/p>

Salesforce: Fastest-Growing Top 5 Software Company<\/b><\/p>

Salesforce is the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), helping companies connect with their customers in a whole new way. Founded in 1999, Salesforce enables companies of every size and industry to take advantage of powerful Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies\u2014cloud, mobile, social, internet of things, and artificial intelligence\u2014to get closer to their customers. The Salesforce Customer Success Platform includes industry-leading services spanning sales, service, marketing, commerce, communities, collaboration and industries, all on a single trusted cloud platform.<\/p>

Additional Information<\/b><\/p>

? We\u2019re hiring! Visit www.salesforce.com\/careers for a list of openings. #100BestCos<\/p>

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? Like Salesforce.com on Facebook: http:\/\/facebook.com\/salesforce<\/a><\/p>

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