Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Named Account Executive, Army

AT Salesforce
Salesforce

Named Account Executive, Army

McLean, VA

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category
Sales

Job Details

About Salesforce

We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too - driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good - you've come to the right place.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in McLean, VA delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


Salesforce seeks a sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets to join its Department of Defense team. The Senior Account Executive will focus on expanding Salesforce's customer base within the US Army, specifically targeting the financial management community, US Army National Guard, Forces Command, US Army Reserve Command, the US Military Academy, and some of the US Army Service Component Commands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • New Business Development: Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within the assigned US Army territory.
  • Account Management: Nurture and expand existing customer relationships to drive additional revenue.
  • Solution Selling: Understand customer business challenges and position Salesforce solutions to address their needs.
  • Opportunity Management: Lead the entire sales process from initial engagement to contract execution.
  • Team Leadership: Collaborate with and manage a matrix team of sales support professionals.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proven Sales Success: Demonstrated history of achieving and exceeding sales quotas in a complex sales environment.
  • DoD Experience: Prior experience selling to the US Army or other DoD agencies is highly desirable.
  • US Army Knowledge: Understanding of the US Army acquisition community and processes is a plus.
  • Solution Selling Expertise: Ability to identify customer pain points and articulate the value of Salesforce solutions.
  • Leadership Skills: Capacity to lead and motivate a cross-functional team.
  • Hunter Mentality: Driven and persistent in pursuing new business opportunities.

Location: Preference for candidates located in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Accommodations

If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.

Posting Statement

At Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at www.equality.com and explore our company benefits at www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce.

Salesforce welcomes all.

Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: Salesforce-JR273588
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

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Salesforce.