Tableau Account Executive, Higher Education

Salesforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

401(k) & stock program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Salesforce in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Tableau Account Executive to drive analytics adoption across higher education with existing and new customers. You will lead strategic conversations with C-suite, articulate value of the Analytic platform, and close multi-faceted deals.

You will develop opportunities through warm leads and whitespace, coordinate with product support and sales engineering, and manage complex sales cycles to exceed quotas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of quota carrying software/tech sales and account management, large enterprise focus.

Responsibilities

• Sell Tableau Analytic platform to existing customers and new leads.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and C-suite.
• Develop opportunities through warm leads and whitespace.
• Coordinate with product support, customer success, and sales engineering.
• Manage complex sales cycles and present value to executives.

Skills

Quota carrying

Enterprise sales

Teamwork

Executive engagement

Solution selling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM tools

Salesforce platform

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategorySalesJob DetailsAbout 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 09/28/2026.Role: Tableau Account Executive, Higher Education (Community Colleges)TableauAs the market-leading choice for modern Analytics, everything we do is driven by our mission to help people see and understand data, which is why our products are designed to put the user first—whether they’re an analyst, data scientist, student, teacher, executive, or business user. From connection through collaboration, Tableau is the most powerful, secure, and flexible end-to-end analytics platform.Day to DayOur Tableau Account Executives engage with existing customers and new leads to sell the entire Analytic platform. They build positive, trusted relationships with both key team members and c-suite decision makers within their patch, and become naturals at helping customers realize value from their Salesforce investments. You will drive the analytics discussion and identify use cases within your accounts.You will use your skills to develop opportunities, through both warm leads and whitespace prospecting.Develop key customer stakeholder relationships and drive customer satisfaction at assigned accountsAssist with the development and execution of overall long-term strategy for the account, aligned to customer business objectivesCoordinate internal resources including product support, customer success, and sales engineering to meet customer business needsAssist 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 alignmentManage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives the value proposition of Tableau platformDefine and complete territory / account sales plans for assigned territory and then meet and exceed sales goals (quotas) through prospecting, qualifying, managing and closing sales opportunities.Develop and manage sales pipeline, prospect and assess sales and move a large number of transactions simultaneously through the sales pipeline.Required Experience10+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales and account management experience; ideally focused on large enterprise accounts.Work well within a team of various partners within a matrixed environment (Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Sales Leaders, Executives, etc.)Highly driven individual with a focus on execution, strong sense of urgency and a belief in our Tableau mission.A mix of business curiosity combined with a technical ability to truly address customer data challenges and earn trustSolution selling mentality: develop a plan and solution, articulate value, and navigate complexities of our customers to drive revenueEducation: 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.)Preferred ExperienceExperience selling in the software industry or technical sales experience (ex: Saas)Experience with analytics, data, databases, predictive modeling, or business intelligence preferred.Unleash Your PotentialWhen 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. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.Posting StatementSalesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. 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 current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.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 $123,200 - $164,850 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.There 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 $135,300 - $181,000 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.