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Strategic Account Executive Travel & Logistics

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Strategic Account Executive Travel & Logistics

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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In August 2023, Salesforce opened an office in Dubai and is therefore looking for candidates, preferably already residing in the Emirates, to fill new positions in its Sales and Business Development team. Salesforce will also deploy its Data Centre in the UAE in December 2023 allowing for the rapid growth in the regulated industries that are reliant on the Security and Data Residency requirements stipulated by the local Governmental regulations.
This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, not only will these announcements bring great benefit to the Middle East region but with its five core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality and Sustainability, Salesforce aims to be a force for good too. By making technology more accessible, we're helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all. This has taken our company to great heights, including being named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For®" 2022 - 14 years in a row.
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About the role

  • The selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce CRM Core products but also working with Co-primes Account Executives responsible for other Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.
  • Part of our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on a few large Travel & Logistics organizations across the UAE and Qatar
  • Leverage existing CXs relationships and/or show ability to build them

Key Responsibilities

  • Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territory
  • Demonstrate Value selling methodology to drive Transformational initiatives
  • Strong understanding of complex Deals management
  • Collaboration skills and ability to orchestrate a large internal extended team (15-20 people+)
  • Very curious, pro-active & Results-driven
  • Ability to adapt in a very fast paced environment
  • Very strong business acumen and operational rigor

Preferred Qualifications

  • University Graduate caliber
  • 15 years+ of successful Sales Experience in Software Sales in GCC
  • Knowledge and contacts within the Travel & Logistics Market in the UAE and Qatar
  • Ready to travel 3 to 4 days per month (GCC)
  • Currently resides in the UAE
  • Arabic is a plus

Our investment in you

  • World class enablement and on-demand training - check out Trailhead.com for a sneak peek!
  • Four week on boarding course including offsite, in person training in Dublin, Ireland
  • Fast Ramp mentorship program
  • Bi- Weekly 1:1 coaching with your leadership
  • Clear path to promotion, applicable after 2 years, with accelerated leadership development programs
  • Exposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our values
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Have you heard of our 1:1:1 model, focused on giving back to the community? The successes in giving back have helped us and our Trailblazer community become a leader in philanthropy, culture, and innovation. We are one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Forbes, we are #1 in PEOPLE's Top 50 Companies that Care, and are on on Fortune's Change the World list.

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Client-provided location(s): Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Job ID: Salesforce-JR288510
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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