SVP, Solution Engineering Data Foundation [INTL]

ENGINEERINGUK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a dynamic SVP, Global Solution Engineering for Data Foundation INTL. You will lead a high-performing, globally distributed team and shape a differentiated GTM strategy across INTL markets, leveraging MuleSoft, Informatica, and AI-driven data initiatives.

The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic influence, and a track record of scaling pre-sales and enterprise transformations, with a strong focus on customer success and executive engagement.

Qualifications

• Strategic thought partner to the EVP of INTL with influence to the Global C-Suite.
• Extensive pre-sales leadership or consulting experience in enterprise software.
• Proven ability to build and grow trusted relationships at the C-level with CIOs and senior IT stakeholders.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading complex enterprise transformations and multi-phase roadmaps.
• Track record of scaling global pre-sales or consulting organizations.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue and performance goals.
• Inspirational people leader focused on talent development and succession planning.
• Excellent communication across executive and field audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Foundation global Solution Engineering across regions as one INTL team.
• Position Data Foundation portfolio as foundation for AI, data, automation, and digital transformation.
• Drive innovative solution selling strategies with differentiated value propositions.
• Build trusted C-level relationships with strategic customers and guide large-scale initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering to align roadmaps and enable field teams.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and leadership development across the organization.
• Serve as cultural ambassador aligning with Salesforce values.

Skills

C-level relationships

Pre-sales leadership

Enterprise software

Technical acumen

Leadership

Global team leadership

Revenue growth

Communication skills

Strategic influence

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SVP, Solution Engineering Data Foundation [INTL]

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We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too - driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good- you've come to the right place.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Vice President of Global Solution Engineering for Data Foundation INTL , reporting into the Global EVP of Solutions + Consumption. This executive will lead a high-performing global Solutions Engineering organization and shape a differentiated go-to-market strategy that reinforces the Data Foundation position as an industry leader. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the Informatica and MuleSoft landscape, strong technical acumen across the product suite, and a sharp awareness of the competitive ecosystem. This individual will be integral in helping harness the growth potential within the INTL Markets (EMEA + UKI, LATAM, ANZ) , while playing a large role in leading the vision of Data Foundation's role in the Agentic Journey across Salesforce Core.

This leader will play a critical role in aligning cross-functional teams - including Sales, Industry, Product, Customer Success, Marketing, and Strategy - and will be a key player in strategic customer engagements and large-scale initiatives. As the head of this INTL team, the SVP will have the unique opportunity to foster a strong, values-driven culture, build deep customer relationships, and serve as a MuleSoft and Informatica evangelist across the broader Salesforce ecosystem, engaging directly with IT and business executives worldwide.

We're looking for a proven and inspiring leader - an integral member of the Solution & Data Foundation leadership team - who will contribute to the design and execution of a multifaceted sales and go-to-market strategy aimed at accelerating growth, gaining market share, and driving world-class customer and employee experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills, coupled with a strong foundation in pre-sales, consulting, and team development, with a consistent track record of building and scaling high-performing global organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Data Foundation Global Solution Engineering organization across multiple unique regions as one unified INTL team , with a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent while fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and high performance.


• Champion the Agentic Enterprise vision by positioning the full Data Foundation portfolio - including integration, data management, governance, and agentic capabilities - as the foundation for customers' evolving AI, data, automation, and digital transformation priorities.


• Drive continuous innovation in solution selling strategies, ensuring teams deliver differentiated, industry-specific value propositions that resonate with customer needs.


• Build and sustain trusted C-level relationships with strategic customers, guiding complex digital transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.


• Partner closely with the Sales leadership team to co-develop and execute go-to-market strategies, aligned to growth objectives and evolving market dynamics (i.e. consumption, Agentic model, MuleSoft + INFA + DC360 etc.)


• Establish strong collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Innovation teams to ensure alignment with the product roadmap and enable field teams and customers to fully realize the value of the MuleSoft and Informatica platform.


• Champion diversity and inclusion while driving performance management, talent development, and robust succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and career growth opportunities across the team.


• Serve as a cultural ambassador and model Salesforce values, setting a high bar for leadership excellence across the global organization.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strategic thought partner to the EVP of INTL with high influence to the Global C-Suite in collaboration with EVP of Global Solutions, contributing to technology vision and differentiated points of view that influence product strategy and market direction.


• Extensive pre-sales leadership or consulting experience in enterprise software - particularly within Sales, Marketing, Service, or Support solutions - with a strong sales orientation and commercial acumen.


• Proven ability to build and grow trusted relationships at the C-level, with a consistent track record of selling and shaping value-based solutions, particularly with CIOs and senior IT stakeholders.


• A strong technical acumen and ability to translate technical complex concepts in a simple yet comprehensive way to non-technical and technical professionals alike (Experience with Integration, API Management, Data Management Platforms, Data Governance, Master Data Management etc.)


• Experience leading complex enterprise transformations, including shaping multi-phase roadmaps and driving business innovation at scale.


• Demonstrated success in scaling high-performing global pre-sales or consulting organizations, with a commitment to operational excellence and a growth mindset.


• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue and performance goals, while fostering an environment of team development, collaboration, and accountability.


• Passion for technology, innovation, and enabling customer success - paired with a forward-thinking mindset and ability to anticipate market trends.


• Inspirational people leader with a passion for developing talent, unlocking potential, and cultivating future leaders.


• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical and business concepts to a variety of audiences.

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