Marketing Technology Specialist Account Executive

Salesforce; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce Marketing Specialist AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who drives marketing platform solutions for nonprofit prospects and customers to deliver personalized journeys across channels and devices.

We seek an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work with the broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor, driving self-generated opportunities across the Salesforce Marketing stack. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience.
• Digital Marketing sales experience required.
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing technology stack preferred.
• Proven track record as Individual Contributor in a fast-growth environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert on nonprofit use of Salesforce Marketing solutions.
• Enable and empower the Account team with Salesforce Marketing tech.
• Identify target accounts with Account and Territory teams.
• Generate revenue within a region and/or named accounts.
• Own the sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure for the Marketing technology stack.
• Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas.
• Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation through networking and events.
• Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting.
• Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Outside enterprise software sales

Digital Marketing sales

Sales cycle management

C-level engagement

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Pardot

Social Studio

Salesforce.com

Job description

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

About SalesforceSalesforce 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.

Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026.

About the position

The Salesforce Marketing Specialist AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with nonprofit 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 engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• A proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
• 3+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
• Digital Marketing sales experience, and experience with relevant Marketing technology a must
• Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack - Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Social Studio, and Salesforce.com
• Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth mode
• Superior professional presence and business acumen
• Experience selling at the "C" level - Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer is a plus
• Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle.
• Work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
• Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
• Passion for working with Nonprofit organizations
• 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.
• Health, life insurance, retirement saving plan
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Flexible time off & leave policies
• Parental benefits
• Perks and discounts

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.