Account Executive - Data (Canadian Federal Government)

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As an Account Executive selling in a Data role, you will be selling Salesforce Data solutions into Canadian Federal Government agencies and organizations across Ottawa. This is a critical role in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with these organizations. Your primary goal will be to understand their unique data and requirements and mandates, and demonstrate the value of Salesforce Data products and solutions, enabling these entities to deliver on their mission-critical objectives.

Region: Ottawa, Ontario

Key Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain enduring relationships within Canadian Federal Government agencies / corporations

Develop and execute on a territory plan designed for growth - including account engagement activities

Build a business pipeline through deep team collaboration to execute on client and territory specific activities

Continual education on Salesforce Data products and solutions as well as industry trends, government regulations, and competitive offerings

Educate clients on how Salesforce Data solutions enable the delivery of positive patient, citizen, and employee outcomes

Develop a point-of-view, working within the account teams and our managed partners

Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and work towards expanding Salesforce Data services

• Address and resolve client issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to devise solutions for complex data challenges

Engage proactively with the Salesforce partner ecosystem to bring data solutions to the market

Operate effectively within the Salesforce High Performance Culture designed to deliver on growth objectives

Provide regular progress updates to management regarding the growth of the business (activity, pipeline, pursuits, etc.)

Qualifications

10+ years of full cycle Enterprise software or technology sales experience, ideally including Data platform, analytics, or data management solutions

Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)

Proven track record in account management, preferably within the Canadian Public Sector vertical

Experience selling data-centric solutions (e.g. data integration, data warehousing/lakes, analytics, data governance, or MDM) strongly preferred

Ability to articulate technical data concepts and value propositions to both business and technical stakeholders

• Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as required
• Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets

Active or eligible for Government of Canada security clearance may be required depending on the account

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 157,050 to CAD 207,050 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.