Digital Named Account Executive- Higher Edu

Salesforce, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Marketing Cloud Account Executive to lead sales efforts in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. This role requires a passionate sales professional with a proven track record in enterprise software sales and digital marketing. You will empower teams, drive revenue, and ensure customer satisfaction while leveraging the full Salesforce Marketing technology stack. Join a company that values learning and community service, offering exceptional benefits and a supportive environment for career growth. If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Flexible Time Off

Parental Benefits

Paid Volunteer Days

Donation Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience required.
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and create business opportunities in assigned regions.
• Collaborate with teams to identify target accounts and maintain forecasting.

Skills

Enterprise Software Sales

Digital Marketing

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Networking

Customer Satisfaction

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Pardot

Social Studio

Job description

Enterprise Marketing Cloud Account Executive, Higher Education
Who we are:
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.About the position:
The Salesforce Digital AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with nonprofit and higher education prospects and customers to evangelize marketing platform solutions that deliver relevant, personalized journeys across channels and devices. We are seeking an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work both as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities focused on the full Salesforce Marketing technology stack. If you have a passion for being at the cutting edge of how Nonprofits and Higher Education institutions engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!Responsibilities:

1. Be the subject matter expert when it comes to how Nonprofit and Higher Education institutions leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterprise
2. Empower and enable the broader Account team you’ll work with on all Salesforce Marketing technology
3. Collaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accounts
4. Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
5. Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customers
6. Own the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stack - including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure
7. Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas
8. Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.
9. Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
10. Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention
11. Be a team player

Requirements:

1. A proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
2. 5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
3. Digital Marketing sales experience, and experience with relevant Marketing technology a must
4. Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack - Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Social Studio, and Salesforce.com
5. Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
6. Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth mode
7. Superior professional presence and business acumen
8. Experience selling at the “C” level – Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer is a plus
9. Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle.
10. Work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
11. Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
12. Passion for working with Nonprofit and/or Higher Education institutions
13. Ability to travel as needed

Working at Salesforce
Working at Salesforce isn’t all about selling. It’s also about learning, and we heavily invest in you with a month-long immersion and onboarding, including: a week-long product bootcamp, mentorship program, weekly coaching and development programs.
Benefits
We are pioneers of the Pledge 1% model, providing product, grants and community service to those in need. We are proud to be#1 in PEOPLE’s Top 50 Companies that Care, and are on Fortune’s Change the World list.
We provide every employee with 7 paid volunteer days off a year, and donation matching for all approved charitable donations.
We provide other world-leading benefits to all our employees, including:

• Health, life insurance, retirement saving plan
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Flexible time off & leave policies
• Parental benefits
• Perks and discounts