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Enterprise Cloud Account Executive - Slack

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
London, UK
HybridFlexible office-based schedule.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven success as a quota-carrying enterprise software-as-a-service sales professional with experience meeting and exceeding targets.
  • Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder sales with a focus on strategic account management.
  • Ability to articulate value propositions tailored to enterprise customer needs.
  • Track record of engaging C-level executives and leading discovery conversations that drive outcomes.
  • Expertise in pipeline generation, leveraging existing relationships and building new connections to drive opportunities.
  • Familiarity with team-selling environments and aligning with Salesforce Core Account Executives and partners.
  • Negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders in aligned sectors, including Financial Services, Retail and Consumer, and Manufacturing and Automotive, identify critical challenges, and position Slack as a solution to drive transformation.
  • Partner closely with Salesforce Core Account Executives to co-sell and unlock new Slack opportunities across the territory.
  • Navigate complex sales cycles with multi-stakeholder buying groups, including C-suite executives and technical decision-makers.
  • Develop compelling business cases and customer narratives that showcase Slack's impact on collaboration, productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Create and execute strategic account plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pipeline generation through negotiation and close.
  • Collaborate with Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Salesforce partners to deliver tailored demonstrations and solutions.
  • Lead commercial discussions, including pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and value articulation.
  • Stay ahead of relevant industry trends and represent Slack at key industry events and forums.
  • Achieve an annual quota of $600,000 to $1 million through strategic deals and multi-product sales.
  • Generate and manage a healthy sales pipeline with consistent progression and accurate forecasting.
  • Demonstrate clear return on investment to customers and differentiate Slack against competitors.
  • Establish long-term, trusted partnerships with customers by showcasing Slack's value in transforming workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience selling collaboration, productivity, or enterprise software solutions.
  • Experience selling into the Financial Services, Retail and Consumer, and Manufacturing and Automotive industries.

About the company

Salesforce sells cloud software that helps businesses manage sales leads, customer service, marketing, and online commerce from shared customer records. Its flagship Sales Cloud tracks accounts and deals, while Service Cloud organizes support cases and Agentforce builds AI assistants that act on company data. Teams access these tools through a browser and connect outside apps and data sources, with Slack for work messages and Tableau for visual analysis. Salesforce earns most of its revenue from software subscriptions and support, with professional services for implementation and training. Marc Benioff co-founded Salesforce in 1999, and its headquarters are in San Francisco, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1999

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program

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2 year growth

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