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The Enterprise Corporate Sales (ECS) Business Unit is closely aligned to Enterprise Sales Reps at Salesforce as they partner together on selling to our largest clients/ target accounts across a diverse set of industries verticals.

An ECS Account Executive (AE), is primarily responsible for growing and expanding the salesforce footprint within subsidiaries and new divisions of the Enterprise Parent accounts. The AE also is responsible for generating new revenue through new business acquisition.
The ECS AE is expected to build deep relationships within each install base, understand business priorities, plans and challenges and create business solutions using Salesforce's core product portfolio.

The difference between the ECS AE and the Enterprise Sales Reps is that the ECS AE works on deals below a certain value.

Job Description:

The Enterprise Corporate Sales (ECS) is looking for an Account Executive responsible for handling a large volume of smaller size opportunities within the various industry verticals. Partnering with our most seasoned sales executives this role will suit those who are looking to take their enterprise sales skills to the next level. With a sales model that fosters collaboration and supports your success, this is a great opportunity to forge a successful sales career.

With a business-culture that has the customer’s interests at the core of everything we do, we’ll set you up for success by providing a comprehensive induction and on boarding to the business. We provide a range of support functions to help create and drive opportunities from internal sales support to highly skilled pre-sales so it is not just you against the world.

Responsibilities:

1. To exceed monthly / quarterly sales targets by selling Salesforce solutions into ECS assigned accounts within an assigned within a sub set of major account/customer or vertical market.
2. You will lead the entire sales process from prospecting closing business to ensure delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business sales, while expanding existing accounts.
3. Deepen Industry knowledge and research, to formalise a go to market strategy and create qualified target accounts.
4. Pipeline development through a combination of cold calling, email campaigns and market sector knowledge/intelligence.
5. Create and maintain a sales pipeline to ensure over-achievement within the designated market sector(s).
6. Engage with prospect organisations to position Salesforce solutions through strategic value based selling, business case definition, ROI analysis, references and analyst data.
7. Lead the end to end sales process through engagement of appropriate resources such as Sales Engineers, Professional Services, Leadership Executives, Partners etc.
8. Generate short term results whilst maintaining a long term perspective to improve overall revenue generation.
   Daily update of the Salesforce system with accurate customer and pipeline data.
   Accurate monthly forecasting and revenue delivery.

Required Skills:

• Extensive, relevant experience of selling enterprise software solutions gained within a major software vendor.

• Successful history of net direct new business sales, with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets.

• Demonstrable track record of sales over achievement. Credibility at all levels, including CxO. Fluency in English language. CRM application sales or vertical Industry sector experience would be viewed favourably. Strong tenure with previous employers.

• Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core proficiencies or the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)

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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