Enterprise Technical Account Executive

RTL2 Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,800 - 242,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Employee stock-purchasing program

Job summary

Centaur Labs is seeking a Technically Fluent Account Executive to bridge the gap between business value and technical feasibility. This role is crucial in driving strategic account leadership and leveraging emerging technologies.

The candidate will engage with C-suite stakeholders, simplify complex concepts, and develop account strategies. A strong background in Enterprise Sales and technical knowledge of Salesforce products is essential for success. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years in Enterprise Sales selling complex SaaS/Cloud solutions.
• Strong track record of meeting/exceeding quotas.
• Deep product knowledge to build credibility with technical buyers.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical discussions and account strategy with C-suite stakeholders.
• Simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Conduct early-stage product overviews and articulate technical roadmaps.

Skills

Technical acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Sales strategy development

Tools

Salesforce products

AI/Data Cloud

API strategies (REST/SOAP)

Job description

Role Summary

Our Enterprise Business team focuses on driving strategic, platform-level transformation with our most complex customers—organizations with 10,000+ employees. In an era of AI-driven transformation, the gap between "business value" and "technical feasibility" is closing. We are looking for individuals who can bridge that gap in the first meeting, not the fifth. We are seeking Technically Fluent Account Executives to operate as a true technology advisor. This role is crucial for building immediate credibility and trust with today’s Technical Buyers. You will have the core responsibilities of an AE—developing account strategy, driving revenue, and managing executive relationships—with deep technical acumen. The role is designed for the technical expert who wants the autonomy and upside of a full sales cycle owner without abandoning their architectural roots. You will be empowered to articulate the architectural vision and competitive differentiation of the entire Salesforce Customer 360 platform, driving sales cycles with less reliance on pre‑sales resources for early‑stage and foundational technical conversations. This role is key to advancing our AI‑first vision and requires a strong interest in, and ability to explain, emerging technologies. It is ideal for individuals with a strong background in solution architecture, technical consulting, or sales engineering who are ready to own the full sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Account & Platform Leadership

• Drive early‑stage technical discussions, leveraging a strong interest in emerging technologies and a preferred ability to confidently explain concepts like AI models to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Act as the “Chief Architect of the Deal,” providing customers and internal teams with a foundational understanding of how various Salesforce products (e.g., Data Cloud, MuleSoft, Slack, Core Clouds) integrate to deliver strategic business outcomes.
• Leverage your technical expertise to conduct early‑stage product overviews, articulate technical roadmaps, and answer complex solution‑based questions during the discovery and qualification phases.
• Take complex concepts and solutions and simplify them for business stakeholders while maintaining technical accuracy.

2. Value‑Based Selling & Platform Proficiency

• Utilize a consultative, challenger approach to diagnose business challenges, articulate the technical "how," and focus on driving value realization through our technology.
• Clearly articulate the Salesforce advantage and competitive differentiation based on functionality and the "why" behind utilizing our platform.

3. Strategic Account & Sales Execution

• Develop and drive the overall long‑term strategy for a defined account or territory, focusing on platform adoption and alignment to complex customer business objectives.
• Exhibit exceptional communication, executive presence, and discovery skills to build trusted relationships with C‑suite and technical decision‑makers (e.g., Enterprise Architects, CTOs).
• Prove ability to collaborate and sell across functions within a matrixed organization, coordinating all internal resources.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in managing one large key account or a complex territory with a strong focus on expansion and platform consolidation.
• A strong track record of high achievement, consistently meeting or exceeding annual quotas or goals.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in Enterprise Sales selling highly complex, multi‑product SaaS/Cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated deep technical acumen and learning agility gained from prior experience in roles such as Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, Technical Consultant, or Platform Specialist.
• All candidates possess deep product knowledge that builds instant credibility with technical buyers. Problem‑solving skills enable mapping solutions directly to customer challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to excel at discovery and communicate complex concepts simply, creating stronger trust and more impactful sales outcomes.
• Proven ability to explain complex technical models and architectural blueprints to both non‑technical business executives and technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Salesforce products (specifically AI/Data Cloud, Platform, Integration/MuleSoft) or equivalent experience with competing enterprise cloud platforms.
• Ability to whiteboard complex data flows, API strategies (REST/SOAP), and multi‑cloud architecture on the fly.

Compensation and Benefits

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. In the United States, the typical base salary range for this position is $120,800–$242,950 annually, with a different range for specific work locations such as California, New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC. The base pay range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Salesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We believe in equality for all and in creating a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications—without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between.