Digital Account Executive - Public Sector

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Sales
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The Salesforce Digital AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with state and local 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 state and local agencies engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!
Responsibilities
Be the subject matter expert on how local agencies leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterprise

Empower and enable the broader Account Team on all Salesforce Marketing technology

Collaborate with Account and Territory teams 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 into current Salesforce customers

Own the full sales cycle for the Salesforce Marketing technology stack — including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and deal closure

Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas

Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking and industry associations

Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting

Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention

Develop key customer stakeholder relationships and drive customer satisfaction at assigned accounts

Assist with the development and execution of overall long-term account strategy, aligned to customer business objectives

Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs

Share value proposition for existing and/or new customers

Drive growth within new and existing assigned accounts

Requirements
5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience

Proven track record as a team player in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales role

Digital Marketing sales experience and familiarity with relevant marketing technology is required

Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack — Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Social Studio, and Salesforce.com

Experience selling enterprise SaaS, CRM, digital engagement, or cloud technologies

Experience working within or selling into Public Sector organizations is strongly preferred

Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and multi-stakeholder sales cycles

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Strong executive presence and consultative selling skills

Experience selling at the C-suite level (CMO, CDO, etc.) is a plus

Ability to deliver high-level product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle

Comfortable and effective via online meetings, virtual demos, and conference calls

Passion for helping state and local government agencies modernize constituent and citizen experiences

Ability to travel as needed
 

About Marketing Cloud
Salesforce Marketing Cloud allows our customers to build trusted relationships at scale with data-driven movements. We offer a full suite of digital marketing solutions to help customers understand their data, inspire engagement on every channel, and strengthen every aspect of their marketing strategy.
This role is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Salesforce — you'll get exposure to a range of internal teams and business units, growing your knowledge of how we work and operate very quickly.

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. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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