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Salesforce

Builds cloud software for customer relationships

Account Director - Communications & Media

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A consistent track record selling complex enterprise software or technology to C-level stakeholders within a global account setting.
  • Strong understanding of industry trends and the ability to develop a digital transformation narrative for the Marketing, Communications & Media sector.
  • Deep understanding of Communications & Media compliance challenges, digital transformation, and the impact of AI solutions.
  • Experience defining an account strategy and execution plan for a complex global account.
  • Ability to map and strategically define account plans for top-tier accounts.
  • Ability to accurately forecast and achieve revenue goals.
  • Ability to sell both an application and the deployment of a platform.
  • Ability to optimize internal and external networks.
  • Evidence of relationship-building skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships.
  • Ability to leverage C-level and line-of-business relationships.
  • Ability to negotiate complex deals.

Responsibilities

  • Hold global responsibility for a multinational media group headquartered in France.
  • Coordinate a global team within a matrix organization.
  • Engage C-level decision-makers to position Salesforce solutions through strategic value-based selling, business case definition, return on investment analysis, references, and analyst data.
  • Lead and inspire a team of Account Executives, Named Account Managers, and virtual team members.
  • Coordinate internal groups—including Sales Engineers, Sales Specialists, Marketing, Business Development, Professional Services, executives, and partners—to drive account strategy.
  • Partner with global systems integrators and Services to deliver the contracted business solution and technical delivery plan.
  • Manage complex sales cycles nationally and internationally, and pitch the value of the full suite of cloud services to C-level executives and operational decision-makers.
  • Forecast sales revenue achievement and activities while creating sustainable, satisfied customers.
  • Evangelize the Salesforce vision through product demonstrations, in-market events, and account-specific initiatives.

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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