Sales Executive - Salesforce

AbsoluteLabs; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteLabs is seeking an accomplished Account Executive to drive new business in Salesforce services for retail and consumer clients. You will own the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to closure, and collaborate with Salesforce teams to deliver multi‑cloud transformation engagements.

Ideal candidates bring a hunter mindset, deep Salesforce ecosystem knowledge, and a proven track record of selling Salesforce or SaaS professional services to retail sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Salesforce services sales or related SaaS consulting sales.
• Experience selling to the retail or consumer sector.
• Strong relationships within the Salesforce partner ecosystem or co-selling with Salesforce AEs.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce multi-cloud offerings and retail use cases.

Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end sales of Salesforce consulting, implementation, and managed services for retail and consumer clients.
• Position Salesforce capabilities across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud.
• Identify and secure new retail clients through outbound prospecting, partnerships, and industry engagement.
• Engage with C‑suite and IT leaders to understand needs and propose Salesforce‑driven solutions.
• Co‑sell with Salesforce AEs and leverage MuleSoft as part of retail digital transformation deals.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from lead to closure and maintain CRM hygiene in Salesforce.
• Stay current on Salesforce releases and retail market trends to drive high‑value conversations.

Skills

Salesforce services sales

Retail sector knowledge

Hunter mindset

CRM tools

Tools

Salesforce CRM

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

MuleSoft

Job description

About AbsoluteLabs

AbsoluteLabs is a digital transformation and technology consulting firm with deep expertise in the Salesforce ecosystem. We are a Salesforce Summit partner with enterprise and retail organisations to modernise customer experience, optimise operations, and accelerate revenue growth through Salesforce solutions. We are looking for a high‑performing Account Executive who can drive new business—especially within the IT services and consulting background—and position AbsoluteLabs as a trusted Salesforce consulting partner.

Role Summary

This is a Salesforce‑focused sales role responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across Salesforce consulting, implementation, integration (including MuleSoft), and managed services. A key focus will be acquiring include retail, financial services, manufacturing, travel transport and hospitality, energy and utilities in there please, building strong relationships with Salesforce teams, and driving multi‑cloud Salesforce transformation engagements. The ideal candidate has a hunter mindset, strong Salesforce ecosystem knowledge, and a proven track record of selling Salesforce or SaaS professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end sales of Salesforce consulting, implementation, and managed services—specifically targeting retail and consumer businesses.
• Position AbsoluteLabs’ Salesforce capabilities across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, and related Retail solutions.

New Business Acquisition

• Proactively identify and secure new retail clients through outbound prospecting, networking, partnerships, and industry engagement.
• Build a strong pipeline of Salesforce transformation opportunities aligned to revenue targets.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Engage with C‑suite, IT leadership, Retail Ops, Digital, and CRM stakeholders to understand business needs and propose Salesforce‑driven solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping clients optimise their retail processes—customer experience, personalisation, loyalty, service operations, e‑commerce, integrations, and data strategy—through Salesforce.
• Work closely with Salesforce AE teams to co‑sell into retail accounts and align on joint go‑to‑market motions.
• Leverage MuleSoft (API/Integration) capabilities as part of larger retail digital transformation deals.
• Own the full sales lifecycle—from lead generation to qualification, presentation, proposal development, negotiation, and closure.
• Deliver accurate forecasting and maintain CRM hygiene in Salesforce.

Market & Industry Knowledge

• Stay current on Salesforce product releases, retail industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer expectations to drive informed, high‑value conversations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Salesforce services sales, SaaS sales, or consulting services sales.
• Experience selling into the retail or consumer sector is highly preferred.
• Strong relationships within the Salesforce partner ecosystem or experience in co‑selling with Salesforce AEs.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce multi‑cloud offerings and how they apply to retail use cases.
• Hunter mindset with success in meeting or exceeding revenue quotas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational discipline to manage multiple deals and activities.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other sales tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, consulting‑driven environment.