Enterprise Account Executive - Germany - Healthcare & Life Sciences

Salesforce; Berlin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Wellness allowance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Discounts

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Named Account Executive for the Healthcare and Life Sciences team in Germany. You will drive digital transformation for a select portfolio of MedTech and pharmaceutical clients, leveraging Health Cloud and Life Sciences Cloud to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build tailored business cases, and forecast revenue in complex sales cycles, advancing Salesforce’s strategic healthcare initiatives in Germany.

Qualifications

• > Must have enterprise software sales to C-level executives.
• < Deep understanding of MedTech/pharma digital transformation needs.
• < Experience leading cross-functional account teams in matrix orgs.
• < Ability to build long-term strategic account plans for top clients.
• < Fluent in German and English with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive momentum and growth for Germany-based strategic accounts.
• Lead cross-functional account teams including Sales Engineers and Partners.
• Position Salesforce Customer 360 with ROI-focused business cases.
• Forecast revenue and navigate complex multi-stakeholder cycles.
• Develop deep expertise in modernizing healthcare delivery in Germany.

Skills

Enterprise sales

HLS expertise

Matrix leadership

Strategic planning

German & English

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

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Overview of the Role

We are looking for an experienced sales leader to join our Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) team as a Named Account Executive. In this role, you will champion digital transformation for a select portfolio of our most strategic MedTech or Pharmaceutical clients in Germany.

As part of our HLS division, you will help organizations connect their systems and data into a single, unified view of every patient and customer. Utilizing our cutting-edge Health Cloud and Life Sciences Cloud tools, you will empower our clients to deliver trusted care, improve outcomes, and lower costs.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will drive both daily momentum and long-term strategic growth. Your main focus areas will include:

• Strategic Relationship Building: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and key stakeholders within your assigned German enterprise accounts.
• Account Team Leadership: Orchestrate a cross-functional internal team (including Sales Engineers, Product Specialists, Marketing, and Partners) to build and execute a unified account strategy.
• Value-Based Selling: Position the full Salesforce Customer 360 suite by creating tailored business cases, ROI analyses, and compelling digital transformation narratives.
• Forecast & Pipeline Management: Accurately forecast revenue goals and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles to close high-impact deals.
• Your Growth & Impact: You will gain deep expertise in leading complex, matrixed matrix sales cycles while playing a direct role in modernizing healthcare delivery across Germany.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Enterprise Sales Track Record: Proven success selling complex enterprise software or technology solutions to C-level executives.
• HLS Industry Expertise: A deep understanding of industry trends and digital transformation challenges within the MedTech or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Matrix Team Experience: Demonstrated success leading and collaborating with cross-functional account teams in a matrixed corporate environment.
• Strategic Planning: Strong experience building and executing long-term account plans for high-value, top-tier clients.
• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in both German and English, with exceptional presentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

While not strictly required, we would love it if you have:

• Existing relationships and a strong network within the German healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device ecosystem.
• Familiarity with the Salesforce ecosystem, specifically Health Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud, or related CRM solutions.
• Experience navigating rapid industry shifts and translating complex technical capabilities into simple, value-driven business outcomes.

Why Salesforce?

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Our Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive retirement savings plan
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Flexible time off and generous parental leave policies
• Perks, discounts, and world-class healthcare coverage

We are committed to equality, customer success, innovation, and sustainability.

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