Account Executive, Education | Western Australia

Salesforce, Inc..; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join their Public Sector team in Perth. This role involves leading sales efforts within the Higher Education sector, developing strategic account plans, and collaborating with various teams to drive success. The candidate will engage with education leaders and be instrumental in delivering impactful Salesforce solutions. This position offers a chance to combine commercial acumen with social impact, shaping the future of education across Australia.

Benefits

Health, Life, Trauma and Income Insurance

Monthly Wellness Allowance

IVF, Adoption and Fertility Preservation Support

Flexible Time Off & Leave Policies

Parental Benefits

Paid volunteer days off

Donation matching for charitable donations

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the education landscape and regulatory changes.
• Experience in developing territory and account plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales cycle for higher education institutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer-centric sales.
• Maintain accurate account data in CRM systems.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Strategic Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Are you inspired by the power of technology to transform education? We’re seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Public Sector team, leading innovation and growth within the Higher Education and University sectors across Western Australia.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll lead the full sales cycle—crafting strategic account plans, engaging deeply with education leaders, and delivering Salesforce solutions that truly make a difference. If you’re excited by the chance to combine commercial acumen with social impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of education across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory and account plans targeting higher education institutions Australia-wide.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the education landscape, including regulatory changes, government initiatives, and procurement cycles at both state and federal levels.

• Position our Education Cloud solutions to meet the unique needs of universities and other learning institutions.

• Meet and exceed sales targets by prospecting, qualifying, managing, and closing opportunities across your assigned region.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Business Development Representatives, Cloud Sales Executives, Solution Engineers, Services Practice Managers, Marketing, Inside Sales Support, and Customer Success Professionals—to drive a strategic, customer-centric sales approach.

• Co-develop and execute detailed account plans for larger, complex accounts within your portfolio.

• Build and manage strategic partnerships and alliances as part of an integrated territory strategy.

• Maintain accurate and strategic account data in CRM systems, ensuring it reflects account status and sales opportunities.

• Cultivate and expand relationships with K-12 and Higher Education customers by understanding their challenges—such as budget constraints, regulatory requirements, and evolving government policies—and positioning Salesforce solutions effectively.

• Stay ahead of competitive trends and market dynamics to provide innovative solutions and drive customer success.

• Communicate effectively with leadership, customers, cross-functional teams, and partners to align with national public sector priorities.

• Participate in team-building and professional development activities, including strategic planning, sales training, customer marketing initiatives, and volunteering.

• Travel as needed across Australia to engage with customers and support sales efforts.

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 featured 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.

Other world-leading benefits include:

• 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
  

Salesforce is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.