Note: By applying to the Named Account Executive position, your resume will be reviewed by recruiters and hiring managers supporting the Manufacturing verticals. These teams are hiring for both Enterprise and General Business Account Executive roles.

Named Account Executive - Automotive

Salesforce empowers automotive companies to innovate, enhance customer experiences, and lead digital transformation with the Customer 360 platform. By connecting sales, service, marketing, and more, we help leading automotive brands shape the future of mobility.We are seeking experienced SaaS sales professionals with a strong automotive background to express their interest in joining our Automotive Sales Team. We're particularly interested in profiles with expertise in new business development and strategic account management, who can drive impactful, long-term partnerships with our customers.

About the Roles
We are preparing to hire for both Enterprise Account Executives and General Business Account Executives:

• Enterprise AEs: Partner with large automotive companies (2,000+ employees), driving Salesforce adoption across the enterprise.
• General Business AEs: Focus on accounts with 500-1,500 employees, fostering new opportunities and strategic growth.

What You'll Do

• New Business Development: Identify and engage new prospects, leveraging whitespace opportunities to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
• Strategic Account Management: Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives and IT leaders, ensuring long-term value and growth.
• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while collaborating with internal teams, such as Sales Engineers, Partners, and Professional Services.
• Develop comprehensive account strategies aligned with customer business objectives, driving revenue and ensuring satisfaction.
• Represent Salesforce at industry events, showcasing our vision for the future of automotive innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven success in SaaS sales, with a strong track record in the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability in new business development or strategic account management within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Expertise in managing complex sales cycles and crafting compelling value propositions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, particularly with C-suite executives.
• Passion for innovation, teamwork, and driving transformational change.

Why Join Salesforce?

• World-Class Training & Support: Benefit from robust onboarding, professional development programs, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: Thrive in a fast-growing, market-leading organization with clear pathways for growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy wellness reimbursements, generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and more.
• Values-Driven Culture: Join a team that values equality, innovation, and work-life balance.

Express your interest today! By submitting your application, your resume will be reviewed by recruiters and hiring managers supporting the Automotive vertical. This single application opens the door to multiple exciting opportunities within our Automotive Sales Team.

Benefits & Perks
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