Strategic Account Executive, Higher Education Public Sector

Salesforce, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a senior sales leader to advance our mission in the Canadian Higher Education sector.

You will advise Presidents, CIOs, and senior leaders, understand their goals, and tailor Salesforce Platform offerings to achieve strategic objectives. You will navigate the Higher Education buying cycle, including RFPs and procurement, while leveraging CRM expertise to close strategic accounts in Universities, Colleges, and Polytechnics across Canada.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise sales and account management experience.
• Proven record selling into the Canadian Higher Education market.
• Experience with Universities, Colleges, and/or Polytechnics (existing and new accounts).
• Familiarity with the Higher Education buying cycle, including RFPs and procurement.
• Experience selling CRM or enterprise cloud software strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise Higher Education leaders on their challenges and goals.
• Consult on the Salesforce Platform and evangelize solutions for institutions.
• Drive successful outcomes for customers and the learners they serve.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to grow Salesforce's impact in Higher Education.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Account management

Higher Education sales

RFPs & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a senior sales leader to advance our mission in the Canadian Higher Education sector.

You will advise Presidents, CIOs, and senior leaders, understand their goals, and tailor Salesforce Platform offerings to achieve strategic objectives. You will navigate the Higher Education buying cycle, including RFPs and procurement, while leveraging CRM expertise to close strategic accounts in Universities, Colleges, and Polytechnics across Canada.