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Account Executive

Salesforce Paris Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our Enterprise/Named Account team at Salesforce. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving the development of a portfolio of strategic accounts with large enterprises. You will serve as the lead point of contact for the sale of the entire Salesforce Customer 360 platform, using a consultative and high-value sales approach to work with C-suite decision-makers to adopt the Salesforce ecosystem and accelerate their growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop key relationships with stakeholders of assigned accounts and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute a long-term global strategy for each account, aligned with the client's business objectives.
  • Lead end-to-end sales process, mobilizing appropriate resources (pre-sales engineers, professional services, executive leaders, partners, etc.).
  • Identify and analyze territory to formalize go-to-market strategy and establish a list of qualified target accounts within 30 days.
  • Promote Salesforce value proposition to current and potential clients.
  • Drive growth within existing account portfolio.

Requirements:

  • Solid experience in complex tech sales, preferably in software or professional applications (5-10 years).
  • Experience selling to C-suite executives and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of business challenges specific to clients in various industries, with ability to work in team to solve problems in complex and dynamic environments.
  • Fluency in English and French.

Nice to Have:

  • Training in sales methodologies.
  • Ability to develop business case analyses and service requirements, creating and managing strategic alliances.
  • History of consistent success or exceeding targets (quota).
  • Creativity and strong problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation); experience in managing large accounts; ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.

Why Join Salesforce?

  • Integrate with the world's leading CRM and participate in AI, data, and CRM revolution.
  • Benefit from continuous training plan, stimulating career path, and possibility to create new paths.
  • Adhere to our 1-1-1 model (dedicate 1% of time, capital, and products to community causes).

Benefits and Perks:

  • Check our dedicated benefits site: wellness expense reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility-related benefits, and more.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • sales methodologies
  • business case analysis
  • strategic alliances
  • problem-solving
  • communication skills
  • large account management
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