Salesforce

Marketing Cloud Account Executive, Dept of Education

Salesforce$141K — $189K *
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
  • Proven track record in account management targeting Federal Civilian accounts
  • Experience with Marketing technology is a plus
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to exceeding sales targets
  • Willingness to travel to client locations as required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce Marketing solutions for Federal Civilian clients
  • Collaborate seamlessly with the broader Account Team
  • Ensure complete customer satisfaction and retention
  • Maintain precise account and opportunity forecasting
  • Drive lead generation and brand awareness through various networking activities
  • Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas
  • Own the complete sales cycle for Salesforce Marketing technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for a balanced work-life experience
  • Resources to enable personal and professional growth
  • Access to advanced AI tools to enhance productivity
  • Opportunities to redefine your role and impact within the company
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Job Category

Sales

Job Details

The Salesforce Marketing Cloud AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with Federal Civilian prospects and customers to evangelize marketing platform solutions that deliver relevant, personalized journeys across channels and devices. We are seeking an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work both as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities focused on the full Salesforce Marketing technology stack. If you have a passion for being at the cutting edge of how Federal Civilian institutions engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities:

  • Be the subject matter expert when it comes to how Federal Civilian leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterprise

  • Be a team player

  • Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention

  • Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting

  • Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.

  • Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas

  • Own the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stack - including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure

  • Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customers

  • Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts

  • Collaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accounts

  • Empower and enable the broader Account team you’ll work with on all Salesforce Marketing technology

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of full cycle Enterprise software or technology sales experience

  • Experience selling Marketing technology a plus

  • 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 selling into Federal Civilian accounts, specifically DOT and Dept of Education.

  • Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as required.

  • Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets.

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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 $141,500 - $189,350 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. 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.

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