Salesforce

Account Executive - Data (Canadian Federal Government)

Salesforce • $157K — $207K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ontario, CA
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of full cycle enterprise software or technology sales experience, particularly in data solutions
  • Degree or relevant experience evaluated against role values and behaviors
  • Proven track record in account management within the Canadian Public Sector
  • Experience selling data-centric solutions such as integration, analytics, or data governance preferred
  • Ability to communicate technical data concepts to both business and technical stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel to client locations as necessary
  • Self-motivated with a strong commitment to exceed sales targets

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with Canadian federal government agencies
  • Develop and execute a territory plan aimed at growth
  • Build a business pipeline through collaboration on client activities
  • Stay educated on Salesforce Data products, industry trends, and government regulations
  • Educate clients on how Salesforce Data solutions enhance citizen and employee outcomes
  • Work within account teams to develop a strategic point-of-view
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities within existing accounts
  • Timely address and resolve client issues
  • Collaborate with internal teams to find solutions for complex data challenges
  • Engage with the Salesforce partner ecosystem for market data solutions
  • Operate within Salesforce's High Performance Culture to achieve growth objectives
  • Provide regular updates to management on business growth progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and resources to support work-life balance
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Access to technology that accelerates impact in your role
  • Commitment to equitable compensation practices
  • Support for accommodations throughout the application process
Full Job Description
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Job Category
Sales

Job Details

As an Account Executive selling in a Data role, you will be selling Salesforce Data solutions into Canadian Federal Government agencies and organizations across Ottawa. This is a critical role in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with these organizations. Your primary goal will be to understand their unique data and requirements and mandates, and demonstrate the value of Salesforce Data products and solutions, enabling these entities to deliver on their mission-critical objectives.

Region: Ottawa, Ontario

Key Responsibilities
  • Cultivate and maintain enduring relationships within Canadian Federal Government agencies / corporations
  • Develop and execute on a territory plan designed for growth - including account engagement activities
  • Build a business pipeline through deep team collaboration to execute on client and territory specific activities
  • Continual education on Salesforce Data products and solutions as well as industry trends, government regulations, and competitive offerings
  • Educate clients on how Salesforce Data solutions enable the delivery of positive patient, citizen, and employee outcomes
  • Develop a point-of-view, working within the account teams and our managed partners
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and work towards expanding Salesforce Data services
  • Address and resolve client issues in a timely and efficient manner
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to devise solutions for complex data challenges
  • Engage proactively with the Salesforce partner ecosystem to bring data solutions to the market
  • Operate effectively within the Salesforce High Performance Culture designed to deliver on growth objectives
  • Provide regular progress updates to management regarding the growth of the business (activity, pipeline, pursuits, etc.)


Qualifications
  • 10+ years of full cycle Enterprise software or technology sales experience, ideally including Data platform, analytics, or data management solutions
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
  • Proven track record in account management, preferably within the Canadian Public Sector vertical
  • Experience selling data-centric solutions (e.g. data integration, data warehousing/lakes, analytics, data governance, or MDM) strongly preferred
  • Ability to articulate technical data concepts and value propositions to both business and technical stakeholders
  • Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as required
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets
  • Active or eligible for Government of Canada security clearance may be required depending on the account


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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 157,050 to CAD 207,050 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.

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