Territory Account Executive, Manufacturing

Salesforce.com Sàrl; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Salesforce is seeking an Account Executive for the Swiss mid-market manufacturing segment. You will translate customer business strategy into Salesforce solutions, build C-level relationships, and manage the full sales cycle from opportunity to closure in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Based in Zürich, you will forecast pipeline, drive revenue growth, and work with Customer Success, architects, and partners to deliver measurable business impact for manufacturing accounts.

Qualifikationen

• Solid solution-selling experience in software to mid-market or enterprise accounts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage C-level and senior decision makers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Proven record of driving growth through new acquisition and account expansion.

Aufgaben

• Position Salesforce solutions across the full portfolio through strategic value-based selling for mid-market manufacturing accounts.
• Build C-level relationships and progress opportunities, orchestrating resources (solutions engineers, services, partners).
• Own end-to-end sales cycle with accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a cohesive, outcome-focused customer experience.

Kenntnisse

Solution selling

Mid-market / enterprise

C-level engagement

Forecasting & pipeline

Jobbeschreibung

The Experience

The Account Executive, Manufacturing is part of the Swiss Mid-Market Sales team at Salesforce, responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of mid‑market accounts in the manufacturing industry. In this role, you translate customer business strategy into Salesforce solutions that drive measurable impact, working closely with internal specialists and engaging directly with key decision makers to deliver joint business success.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Position Salesforce solutions across the full portfolio through strategic value‑based selling, including business case definition and ROI analysis, while driving both new business development and expansion within assigned mid‑market manufacturing accounts.
• Build and develop C‑level and senior stakeholder relationships, identifying and progressing new opportunities, and owning the end‑to‑end sales cycle through engagement of appropriate resources including Solution Engineers, Professional Services, and Partners.
• Generate short‑term results while maintaining a long‑term perspective to improve overall revenue generation, providing accurate monthly forecasting and pipeline management.
• Work across a matrixed organization—collaborating with internal teams including Customer Success, solution architects, and local specialists—to deliver a cohesive, outcome‑focused customer experience.

You're Our Person If...

• You have solid solution‑sales experience selling software into mid‑market or enterprise organizations, with a proven track record of driving and closing commercial deals and developing existing accounts.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable engaging with C‑level and senior decision makers, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into compelling Salesforce solutions.
• You are skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working effectively within a matrixed environment, and maintaining high productivity in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.
• You have a consistent track record of driving growth through both new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.

Even Better If...

• You have familiarity with the Swiss manufacturing industry landscape and experience engaging with mid‑market customers across multiple sites or business units.
• You have experience working cross‑functionally with Customer Success, solution architects, and partner teams to support complex deal execution.

Posting Statement

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