Public Sector Account Executive - KSA

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Job Description

Founded in 1999, Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses using the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.Salesforce has been very proud to have been associated with the Middle East region for the last 15 years. Salesforce has an established presence in Dubai which acts as the HQ for the region, with an office in Dubai Internet City and Cloud services located in Abu Dhabi, the commitment to our customers has been matched by the investments from the company, which enables a very strong growth trajectory.The position that has become available is for an Enterprise Account Executive in our Core Business Unit, helping our most strategic customers grow and excel with a Customer Experience that is unmatched in the industry. This position will act as the lead Account Executive for the set of Public Sector Accounts or Prospects in Saudi Arabia, working with a team of Cloud Specialists, Solution Experts and Supporting colleagues, helping to set the vision and strategy to grow the revenue associated with the set of accounts on an annual basis.This is the highest echelon of roles within Salesforce for Account Executives and as such a demonstrable track record, proven experience and leadership skills will be the defining factors in the successful candidate’s profile. In addition, with technology ever changing, the ability to show considerable experience in being a thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence would be advantageous, as Salesforce takes first mover advantage in this highly competitive market place in the Middle East.This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, 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®" 2024 — 16 years in a row.
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To work in our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on Salesforce’s Public Sector existing and prospective clients in Saudi Arabia.
 

As Salesforce continues to accelerate its presence in region, this position will involve managing both existing customers and building new relationships with prospective clients
This position sits in the Core Sales team at Salesforce therefore, the ideal candidate would have proven credibility at managing large, virtual teams in support of the Vision and Strategy that they would create for their accounts.
The successful candidate will act and lead as the most Senior AE in this sector.
Increase revenue spend across a set of new and existing customers while building the Salesforce presence in the local market.
This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in Public Sector with a proven track record of software sales over the last 15 years.

About Team
This role sits in our Enterprise Business Sales unit which is the top tier of accounts within the company
The role would be known as a Core Role as the selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce Core AI products, such as Sales CRM but also working with Sales Account Executives responsible for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.

Preferred Qualifications
University Graduate Calibre
At least 15 years of successful, referenceable Sales Experience, preferably in Software Sales
Knowledge and contacts within the Saudi Arabian market would be a competitive advantage
Has a local driving licence
Fluent in Arabic
Has no restrictions to travel internationally.
This is a mix of a New Business and an Existing Business Role rather than one of solely managing existing accounts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in creating sales through excellent business development skills, territory planning, pipeline generation and the closing of significant Cloud software opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Drive sales in assigned territory for new market
Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territory
Communicate Salesforce value proposition to close sales
May be responsible for additional responsibilities due to resource constraints

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Sandler Sales Training
Week-long product bootcamp in Dublin, Ireland
Fast Ramp mentorship program
Weekly 1:1 coaching with your leadership
Accelerated leadership development programs
Exposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our values

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