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Account Executive, Federal Civilian

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Account Executive, Federal Civilian

McLean, VA

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Job Category
Sales

Job Details

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Salesforce for Government sells to Federal Civilian Agencies, State & Local Agencies, DoD and Government Contractors.

Salesforce for Government helps agencies build stronger connections between citizens, employees, governments, services, and the information they all need. That makes the government more responsive, effective, and above all, efficient.

As a Public Sector Account Executive, you would be a key agent in 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.

Your Impact:

You will work closely with your customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique company challenges and goals. You will guide 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 supply our business growth in a fast paced, collaborative and fun atmosphere, as a valued member of our Ohana.

Roles & Top Qualifications:

  • Strategic Account Executive segment requires 10+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales, account management and Enterprise-level sales experience - majority of which are selling into similar verticals.
  • Enterprise SaaS is preferred
  • Government sales is a plus

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

  • Consultative selling experience
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Intuition For Business
  • Driven mentality
  • Ability to collaborate
  • Resourceful
  • Coachable
  • Commitment to results
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, team environment
  • Strong Executive Presence
  • Experience articulating return on investment
  • Solution Selling Ability
  • Strong Discovery Skills
  • Objection Handling Skills
  • Planning and Closing Skills

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Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: Salesforce-JR267596
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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