Account Executive, ECS - Public Sector

salesforce.com, inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Account Executive for our Public Sector team in McLean, VA. You will manage full sales cycles, develop strategies to acquire new government customers, and forecast opportunities using Salesforce CRM.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quota-bearing sales, a proven track record of hitting targets, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers the chance to shape government solutions and grow with a market-leading AI CRM provider.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quota-carrying sales role with a proven track record.
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing and closing complex sales cycles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete and complex sales cycles presenting the value of our full suite of applications.
• Develop and execute a strategy to acquire new customers and expand on existing relationships to grow revenue.
• Forecast sales activity and opportunities using Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborate with extended account teams, system integrators, and channel partners.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales experience

Excellent verbal & written comms

Closing complex sales cycles

Creative problem solving

Degree or equivalent experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Our Public Sector Sales Team is seeking talented, self-directed sales professionals to join our rapidly growing team. As the fastest growing line of business within Salesforce, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future by driving customer success and supporting the missions of our top Government accounts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced team sales environment and consistently delivers on revenue targets.

Your Impact: You will work closely with current customers and prospective customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique challenges and goals. You will consult with customers on the Salesforce Platform to evangelize solutions that will help them reach their business goals and blaze new trails within their organizations. You will contribute to our business growth in a fast-paced, collaborative and fun atmosphere, as a valued member of our Ohana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complete and complex sales cycles presenting the value of our full suite of applications
• Develop and execute a strategy to acquire new customers and expand on existing customer relationships to grow account adoption and revenue
• Manage and forecast sales activity and opportunities using Salesforce's best-in-class CRM
• Work seamlessly with an extended account team, system integrator partners, and channel partners
• Multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Required Skills:

• Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
• 3+ years previous experience in a quota-carrying sales position
• Proven successful track record of quota achievement in previous sales roles
• Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles
• Excellent persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative thinker and should possess the ability to resolve critical problems

Desired Skills:

• Experience selling to Federal Civilian, State and Local, Department of Defense, and/or Aerospace/Systems Integrators/Government Contractor Companies
• Previous Sales Methodology training
• Previous Salesforce CRM user experience
• Strong computer skills, Salesforce, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Accommodations

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $77,550 - $103,750 annuallyThere is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $85,300 - $114,100 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.