Account Executive - Nonprofit

Salesforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 volunteer days/year

Donation matching

Health, Life & Wellness benefits

Wellness allowance

Parental benefits

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking an Account Executive to drive growth within the Nonprofit Health & Human Services sector in Australia. You will partner with cross-functional teams to leverage Salesforce capabilities, build deep relationships with senior stakeholders, and drive strategic sales engagements focused on delivering social impact.

You will manage account planning, lead qualification, deal strategy, and closing with an emphasis on long-term customer success in health and human services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise sales, especially in health or technology sectors.
• Deep understanding of Health & Human Services priorities, funding models, and compliance.
• Experience selling SaaS/cloud solutions in complex, consultative environments.
• Strong relationship management and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory strategy for Nonprofit Health & Human Services across Australia.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers across the sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align go-to-market plans.
• Position Salesforce products to address workforce management, patient engagement, and case management.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closure.
• Represent Salesforce at events to position the company as a strategic partner.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Health & Human Services knowledge

SaaS/Cloud selling

Stakeholder management

Government procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

About Salesforce

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We are seeking an Account Executive to drive growth within the Nonprofit Sector with a focus on the Health and Human Services. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams within Salesforce, leveraging Salesforce’s capabilities to empower organisations delivering essential services to communities across Australia.

You will be responsible for leading strategic sales engagements, developing deep relationships with key stakeholders, and positioning Salesforce’s solutions to drive meaningful impact within the sector. Your responsibilities will span account planning, lead qualification, deal strategy, negotiation, and closing, with a focus on long-term customer success.

This quota-carrying position is critical to our growth and success within Nonprofit Health and Human Services. If you are passionate about the intersection of technology, health and care, eager to work with purpose-driven organisations, and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we want to hear from you.

Some Of The Things You’ll Be Doing Include

• Developing and executing a territory strategy for Nonprofit Health & Human Services, across Australia.
• Building and nurturing relationships with senior decision-makers across the sector, understanding their priorities, challenges, and regulatory landscape.
• Working closely with the cross-functional teams to align go-to-market strategies and deliver tailored solutions.
• Driving Salesforce adoption by positioning our products to address workforce management, patient engagement, case management, and digital transformation needs within health and human services.
• Managing the entire sales process, from prospecting and pipeline development to negotiation and deal closure.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including Solution Engineers, Product Specialists, Customer Success, Marketing, and Partners, to develop and execute account plans.
• Staying informed on Nonprofit sector trends, health sector policies, government funding models, and procurement cycles to anticipate market shifts and opportunities.
• Representing Salesforce at industry events, conferences, and roundtables to engage with stakeholders and position Salesforce as a strategic partner.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in enterprise sales (preferably within health and care, or technology industries).
• A strong understanding of Health & Human Services, aged care, and disability sector priorities, including funding models and compliance requirements.
• Experience selling SaaS, cloud solutions, or enterprise software in a complex, consultative sales environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Deep knowledge of government procurement processes, tenders, and funding cycles.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for helping organisations deliver better health outcomes through technology.

Benefits

We are pioneers of the Pledge 1% model, providing products, grants and community service to those in need. We are proud to be#1 in PEOPLE's Top 50 Companies that Care, and are on Fortune’s Change the World list.

• We provide every employee with 7 paid volunteer days off a year, and donation matching for all approved charitable donations.
• We provide other world-leading benefits to all our employees, including;
• Health, Life, Trauma and Income Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• IVF, Adoption and Fertility Preservation Support
• Flexible Time off & leave policies
• Parental benefits
• Perks and discounts

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Accommodations

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