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Salesforce

Builds cloud software for customer relationships

Account Executive - Platform & Security Specialist, Public Sector

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience selling software solutions.
  • Strong experience selling to large enterprise accounts.
  • Expertise and experience managing large, complex accounts at the highest IT and executive levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at the executive level.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and perform under pressure.
  • Working knowledge of the software development process and software design methodologies; programming experience is an asset but not required.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team within a broad sales organization.
  • Strong experience in technology and platform solutions, including cloud computing, application development, security, SaaS and PaaS software architectures, and integration.
  • Experience developing and presenting business value propositions, time-to-money, ROI, and TCO.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

  • Define the sales strategy for custom business applications and secure the Salesforce platform across the assigned territory.
  • Drive revenue growth by generating demand among existing customers and building new relationships in the large enterprise segment.
  • Use knowledge of enterprise architecture, business solutions, and technology to align customer needs with the Salesforce platform.
  • Present high-level value propositions to C-level executives, demonstrating the ROI, TCO, and time-to-value of Salesforce solutions.
  • Work closely with dedicated account teams and partners to build strong customer relationships and align strategies at every level.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Salesforce platform products, features, capabilities, and best practices.
  • Understanding of public sector sales cycles, including stakeholder alignment, regulatory constraints, and long procurement lead times.
  • Expertise in IT, enterprise architecture, business architecture, and technical architecture.
  • Experience with and knowledge of Salesforce's competitive landscape and technical ecosystem.
  • Knowledge of business processes, security fundamentals, and application development.
  • Familiarity with database, application, mobile, and collaboration technologies used in cloud computing, including database concepts, SQL, and multi-tenancy.
  • Salesforce certifications, including Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Developer, or Architect.

About the Company

Salesforce

Builds cloud software for customer relationships

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, CA
Founded
1999

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