Account Executive, Navy

100 Salesforce, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead the US Navy territory, driving digital transformation with the Salesforce Customer 360 Platform. You will build enduring partnerships, moving from vendor to trusted advisor while expanding the footprint within the Navy.

You will orchestrate a matrix team of solution engineers, product specialists, and customer success managers to execute high-value deals and unlock greenfield opportunities across DoD contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in complex enterprise software sales.
• DoD/Navy sector experience highly desirable.
• Challenger mindset with willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Proven leadership to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own a strategic US Navy territory and develop long-term partnerships.
• Move beyond transactional selling to deliver Salesforce solutions.
• Lead a world-class matrix team of engineers, product specialists, and customer success managers.
• Identify and capture greenfield opportunities and drive expansion revenue.

Skills

Sales Excellence

Navy/DoD experience

Challenger Mindset

Leadership

Job description

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Senior Account Executive: US Navy

Define the Future of Defense

Are you ready to bring the world’s #1 AI driven CRM to the frontline of national security? We are seeking an elite sales professional to lead the charge of digital transformation within the US Navy. You will be instrumental in modernizing how our military operates, helping them leverage data to improve readiness, streamline operations, and support the soldier. We are looking for a Senior Account Executive who combines a "hunter" mentality with the strategic poise of a trusted advisor. If you are looking for a role with high visibility, uncapped potential, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the DoW mission, this is it.

Your Mission

As a key player, you will own a strategic territory within the US Navy. You will move beyond transactional selling to build enduring partnerships, delivering the full power of the Salesforce Customer 360 Platform to solve the Navy's most complex challenges.

• Spearhead New Growth: You will identify and capture greenfield opportunities, introducing innovative cloud and AI solutions to untouched areas of the Army enterprise.
• Orchestrate the Win: You won't go it alone. You will lead a world-class, cross-functional "matrix team" including solution engineers, product specialists, and customer success managers to execute complex, high-value deal cycles.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: You will dive deep into customer challenges, moving from "vendor" to "strategic partner" by articulating how Salesforce solves critical pain points in logistics, personnel, readiness, and finance.
• Drive the Ecosystem: Leverage the massive momentum of the Salesforce ecosystem to nurture existing relationships and drive expansion revenue.

What Success Looks Like

• Exceeding Targets: You have a history of not just hitting quota, but crushing it. You thrive in a high-performance environment.
• Strategic Vision: You can see the big picture of DoW acquisition and know how to navigate the complex pathways to contract execution.
• Mission Alignment: You possess a genuine passion for the US Navy's success and understand the nuances of the military culture.

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven Sales Excellence: A demonstrated track record of success in complex enterprise software sales. You know how to close big deals.
• DoW/Navy Expertise: Experience navigating the DoD landscape is highly desirable. You understand the language, the stakeholders, and the acquisition cycles unique to the defense sector.
• "Challenger" Mindset: You are not afraid to challenge the status quo to help your customers innovate. You are relentless, resilient, and driven by results.
• Leadership Capability: The ability to motivate and lead an extended team without direct authority, driving everyone toward a shared win.

Why Join the Salesforce Navy Team?

Impact: Your work directly contributes to the efficiency and readiness of the US Navy.

Growth: Salesforce is the fastest-growing top-5 enterprise software company. The growth potential within the DoD sector is immense.

Culture: Join a company that consistently ranks as one of the "Best Places to Work," known for its Ohana culture, competitive compensation, and commitment to employee success.

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.

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Salary

The typical base salary range for this position is $141,550 - $189,350 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. There 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 $155,700 - $208,300 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.

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