Account Executive, Mulesoft, National Security

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Herndon, VA

Salesforce is seeking an Account Executive for their MuleSoft division, focusing on the U.S. National Security and Intelligence Community. The role involves owning the full sales cycle, building relationships with senior stakeholders, developing account strategies, navigating complex procurement, and meeting revenue targets. Prior enterprise software sales experience in the federal market, specifically within the IC or national security, is required, along with familiarity with integration platforms and an active security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and drive the full sales cycle for MuleSoft solutions within a defined IC and National Security account territory
  2. Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across IC agencies, DoD components, and cleared system integrator partners
  3. Develop and execute account strategies aligned with agency missions, modernization initiatives, and Zero Trust architectures
  4. Collaborate cross-functionally with Salesforce National Security teams to deliver integrated, multi-cloud solutions
  5. Navigate complex procurement vehicles (e.g., GWACs, OTAs, contract vehicles like and IC-specific vehicles) to close strategic deals

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience
  • Proven track record in the U.S. federal market
  • Experience specifically within the IC or national security community
  • Strong executive presence
  • Ability to engage at the C-suite and Senior Executive Service (SES) level
  • U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized)
  • Does not hold dual citizenship
  • Agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with MuleSoft, iPaaS, API management, or integration platform technologies
  • Experience working with or selling through cleared system integrators

What the JD emphasized

  • Active security clearance (TS/SCI with Polygraph) or ability to obtain