Named Account Executive, Aerospace

salesforce.com, inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 176,350 - 235,850; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Named Account Executive in the United States to lead new business within existing accounts and new markets, driving enterprise-wide xRM, analytics, and platform initiatives.

You will build strategic relationships with key stakeholders, evangelize the Salesforce Platform, and collaborate across teams to align with customer business objectives. You will work as a trusted advisor to clients, help them achieve business goals, and contribute to company growth in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quota-carrying software or technology sales and enterprise-level selling.
• Experience with government system integrators is preferred.
• Strong DMV area living preference.

Responsibilities

• Develop key customer stakeholder relationships and drive customer satisfaction at assigned accounts.
• Assist with the development and execution of overall long-term strategy for the account, aligned to customer business objectives.
• Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs.
• Assist with account planning at assigned accounts, coordinating with other sales resources to ensure strategic alignment.
• Share value proposition for existing and/or new customers.
• Drive growth within new and existing assigned accounts.

Skills

Quota carrying sales

Enterprise sales

Account management

Govt SI experience

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Job description

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

About Salesforce

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As a Named Account Executive, you would be responsible for generating new business in existing accounts and in new markets, as well as playing a key role as you drive strategic, enterprise-wide xRM, analytics, and application platform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop key customer stakeholder relationships and drive customer satisfaction at assigned accounts
• Assist with the development and execution of overall long-term strategy for the account, aligned to customer business objectives
• Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs
• Assist with account planning at assigned accounts, coordinating with other sales resources (Salesforce Core AE's, Prime AE's, Cloud AE's, etc.) to ensure strategic alignment
• Share value proposition for existing and/or new customers
• Drive growth within new and existing assigned accounts

Education Requirements: 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.

You will work closely with your customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique company challenges and goals. You will consult with customers on the Salesforce Platform to evangelize the solution 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.

Required Qualifications

• Aerospace Named Account Executives require 10+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales, account management and Enterprise-level sales experience with a proven track record of success focused on selling into Government System Integrators. Strong preference for candidates living in DMV area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven Track Record of Achievement
• Planning and Closing Skills
• Large Deal Experience
• Software Sales Experience
• Consultative Selling Experience
• Prospecting Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Business Acumen

• Competitive Spirit
• Ability to Collaborate
• Resourceful
• Coachable
• Drive for Results
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team environment
• Strong Executive Presence
• Experience Articulating ROI
• Solution Selling Ability
• Strong Discovery Skills
• Objection Handling Skills

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.

**This job will be posted until 8/31/2026

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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 $16,300 - $214,400 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 $176,350 - $235,850 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.