Account Executive, Mulesoft, National Security

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Herndon, VA +1 · Remote

Salesforce is seeking a MuleSoft Prime Account Executive to drive strategic growth within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and broader National Security sector. This role involves owning the full sales cycle, building relationships with senior stakeholders, developing account strategies, collaborating on multi-cloud solutions, navigating procurement vehicles, and meeting revenue targets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience in the U.S. federal market, specifically within the IC or national security community, with a deep understanding of agency structures and IT modernization priorities. Familiarity with MuleSoft, iPaaS, or API management is preferred. An active security clearance (TS/SCI with Polygraph) is required or the ability to obtain one.

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 — specifically within the IC or national security community
  • Deep understanding of IC agency structures, missions, and IT modernization priorities
  • Active security clearance (TS/SCI with Polygraph) or ability to obtain
  • Strong executive presence and ability to engage at the C-suite and Senior Executive Service (SES) level

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