Named Account Executive, State Government (Finance and Administration Agencies)

Salesforce

About The Position

About Salesforce Salesforce 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. Named Account Executive, State Government (Finance & Administration Agencies) Our State & Local Government 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 & Administration State Government agencies across the Southeast region. 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 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.

Requirements

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 in the Southeast Region
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for candidates living in the state of Georgia, Florida, or Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Generating new business in existing accounts and in new markets
Playing a key role as you drive strategic, enterprise-wide xRM, analytics, and application platform initiatives
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

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.

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