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Account Executive, ECS

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Account Executive, ECS

McLean, VA

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Job Category
Sales

Job Details

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About this role:

Our US Government Sales Team is seeking talented, self-directed sales professionals to join our rapidly growing team. As the fastest growing line of business within Salesforce, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future by driving customer success and supporting the missions of our top Government accounts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced team sales environment and consistently delivers on revenue targets.

Your Impact:

You will work closely with current customers and prospective customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique challenges and goals. You will advise customers on the Salesforce Platform to promote solutions 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Run complete and complex sales cycles presenting the value of our full suite of applications
  • Develop and execute a strategy to acquire new customers and expand on existing customer relationships to grow account adoption and revenue
  • Manage and forecast sales activity and opportunities using Salesforce's best-in-class CRM
  • Work seamlessly with an extended account team, system integrator partners, and channel partners
  • Multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years previous experience in a quota-carrying sales position
  • Experience selling to Federal Civilian, Department of Defense and/or Aerospace Companies
  • Shown successful track record of quota achievement in previous sales roles
  • Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles
  • Excellent persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
  • Creative thinker and should possess the ability to resolve critical problems
  • Desired Skills:
  • Previous Sales Methodology training
  • Previous Salesforce CRM user experience
  • Strong computer skills, Salesforce, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

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Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: Salesforce-JR276605
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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