Named Account Executive, Finance and Admin SLG

Salesforce is seeking a Named Account Executive for its State & Local Government (SLG) team, focusing on Finance and Administration agencies in New York. This is a new business development role responsible for building relationships, driving revenue growth, and managing strategic enterprise initiatives. The role involves prospecting, developing customer relationships, coordinating internal resources, and consulting on the Salesforce MuleSoft Platform to help customers achieve business goals. Candidates need 10+ years of sales experience with a proven track record in selling enterprise software to government agencies.

Must Have

• Deliver business outcomes exceeding expectations
• Generate new business in existing and new markets
• Drive strategic xRM, analytics, and application platform initiatives
• Develop opportunities via warm leads and whitespace prospecting
• Develop customer stakeholder relationships
• Drive customer satisfaction at assigned accounts
• Assist with account strategy development and execution
• Coordinate internal resources for customer needs
• Assist with account planning
• Share value proposition with customers
• Drive growth in Finance and Administration accounts

Perks & Benefits

• Time off programs
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program

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Named Account Executive Role- S&L

Our SLG team is growing and we are seeking to hire a Named Account Executive who possesses a strong track record of selling enterprise software to Finance and Administration agencies in New York.

This is a new business development, "hunter" role responsible for building long term relationships and growing revenue with Finance and Administration agencies. Seeking 10+ Years of Sales Experience with a commitment to deliver business outcomes that exceed expectations. Seeking a motivated team player who can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Day to Day:

As a Named Account Executive, you would be responsible for generating new business in existing accounts and in new markets, as well as playing a key role as you drive strategic, enterprise-wide xRM, analytics, and application platform initiatives.

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 accounts

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

Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs

Assist 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 alignment

Share value proposition for existing and/or new customers

Drive growth within new and existing assigned accounts (Finance and Administration of NYC)

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.

You will work closely with your customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique company challenges and goals. You will consult with customers on the Salesforce MuleSoft Platform to evangelize the solution that will help them reach their business goals and blaze new trails within their organizations.

You will contribute to our business growth in a fast paced, collaborative and fun atmosphere, as a valued member of our Ohana.

Roles & Top Qualifications:

Named Account Executives require 10+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales, account management and Enterprise-level sales experience with a proven track record of success focused on selling into government agencies in Finance and Administration NYC. Strong preference for candidates living in the state of NYC.

Across all sales teams, we are looking for the following attributes:

Consultative selling experience

Prospecting Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Business Acumen

Has a competitive spirit

Ability to collaborate

Resourceful

Coachable

Drive for results

Ability to work in fast-paced, team environment

Strong Executive Presence

Experience articulating ROI

Solution Selling Ability

Strong Discovery Skills

Objection Handling Skills

Planning and Closing Skills

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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 $155,700 - $208,300 annually 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 $155,700 - $208,300 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.