About the Role
Salesforce, a global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and AI CRM, is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia. The company is seeking a Core Account Executive to join its Sales team in Riyadh. This role is central to driving customer success and revenue growth within strategic accounts in the Core Business Unit. The Account Executive will define and execute the vision and strategy to increase annual revenue for a designated portfolio of accounts or prospects, focusing on transforming businesses through AI technologies.
Role Context and Responsibilities
As a key member of the General Business Sales team in Saudi Arabia, the Core Account Executive will manage both existing and prospective clients. This position requires leading a virtual team of Cloud Specialists, Solution Experts, and support staff to achieve strategic account objectives. The role involves a combination of new business development and existing account management, demanding strong business development acumen, territory planning, pipeline generation, and the ability to close significant cloud software opportunities. The Core Account Executive will act as the primary point of contact, owning the vision, strategy, and stakeholder management for assigned accounts, with a focus on Salesforce Core AI products like Sales CRM. Collaboration with other Account Executives responsible for different Salesforce Cloud Solutions will be necessary to meet unified growth targets. Additional responsibilities may arise due to resource constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead as an experienced Account Executive within the regional Business Unit.
- Drive sales for new market initiatives within the assigned territory.
- Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers in the territory.
- Effectively communicate the Salesforce value proposition to secure sales.
- Increase revenue from new and existing customers, expanding Salesforce's market presence.
- Own account strategy, vision, and stakeholder management, focusing on Salesforce Core AI products.
- Collaborate with Account Executives for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to achieve collective growth targets.
Qualifications and Experience
- University graduate calibre.
- A minimum of 6 years of successful, referenceable sales experience, preferably in software sales.
- Demonstrated success in creating sales through strong business development, territory planning, pipeline generation, and closing significant cloud software opportunities.
- Experience managing large, virtual teams to support account strategies and visions.
- Fluency in Arabic is required.
Skills and Market Knowledge
- Sales CRM
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Development
- Territory Planning
- Pipeline Generation
- Cloud Software
- Knowledge of and contacts within the Saudi Arabian market are considered an advantage.
Work Location and Type
This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is situated within the Riyadh Region.