Strategic Account Executive : Tableau - Public Sector/Government

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 CategorySalesJob DetailsAbout SalesforceWere 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 youve come to the right place.What youll be doingThe Account Executive will be responsible for driving sales revenue in defined Industry in the assigned geographical region.The AE will represent complete portfolio of Analytics from Salesforce, including Tableau, Data Cloud for Tableau etc , demonstrating relentless Customer Focus while managing all aspects of the sales process and customer relationship from Account Planning, Lead Qualification, and Management through Negotiation and Closing and will play an integral role in the success of the overall sales team. This role is a quota-carrying sales position.Some of the things youll be doing include Create and execute effective territory and account plans for the specified industry/region base to deliver sales objectives considering: overall opportunities, customer business priorities and anticipated business changes, our unique product capabilities, and value proposition.Meet and exceed sales goals (quotas) through prospecting, qualifying, managing, and closing sales opportunities within the assigned territory.Lead/leverage a matrix account team of Sales Consultants, Business Development Representatives, Services Practice Managers, Marketing, Inside Sales Support, and Customer Success Professionals to develop and manage sales pipeline and enhance customer relationships and value.Build and manage strategic partner alliances and relationships as part of the fully integrated account and territory plan.Manage and track customer and transactional information in a CRM system.Provide regular and accurate reporting of pipeline and forecast through the CRM system.Nurture and expand the companys relationship with customer accounts of various sizes and industries.Drive customer success by developing and maintaining a deep understanding of customers business and industry challenges, market competition, competitive issues, and products.Practice effective, excellent communication with leadership, customers, and extended team and partners.Participate in team-building and company-growth activities including strategic planning, sales training, customer marketing efforts, and customer care.Travel to customer locations in support of sales efforts.Who you areExperienced. 10-16 Yrs of strong field-based enterprise software sales experience in the Large Enterprise Segment. Complex sales / solution sales and extensive large figure deal experience.Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.Performer. Consistent over achievement of sales goals in a large geographic territory.Missionary. Highly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency and a belief in Tableaus mission.Entrepreneurial. Youve worked with start-ups and emerging organizations. You understand how to build and grow a successful business.Relationship: You will be responsible for managing key relationships with Public Sector organization in South Territory.Domain. Experience with analytics, data, databases or business intelligence preferred. Relevant Degree preferred.Go-Getter. Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful.Excellent Communication. You know what to say and more importantly, how to say it.Salesforce hires company builders and, in this role, you will be asked to be on the constant lookout for the best talent to bring onboard to help us continue to build one of the best companies in the worldAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt 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 and explore our company benefits at 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.

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