Enterprise Account Executive (consumer Goods) - Data Foundation

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Brussels, Belgium

Salesforce is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive for their Data Foundation team, focusing on MuleSoft & Informatica portfolio. This role involves owning and growing an enterprise territory, driving multi-million dollar deals with C-level executives, and defining Go-to-Market strategy. The position requires 10+ years of enterprise B2B software sales experience, a proven track record of exceeding quota, and expertise in new business acquisition and complex deal management. A strong understanding of API management, integration platforms, and data connectivity solutions is essential, as is the ability to articulate business value to technical and executive audiences. Experience with emerging technology adoption and AI-led transformation initiatives is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Proactively identify, qualify, and close a robust sales pipeline with focus on New Business acquisition
  2. Conduct strategic prospecting with CTO/CIO, Engineering/IT Leaders, and senior business executives
  3. Own and execute comprehensive account strategies to penetrate multiple business units
  4. Build and sustain strong, lasting C-level relationships that generate long-term expansion opportunities
  5. Lead white space analysis and land-and-expand strategies within assigned accounts

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of enterprise B2B software sales experience
  • Proven track record of exceeding quota targets
  • Demonstrated expertise in New Business acquisition and Greenfield territory development
  • Experience managing large, complex deals ($500K+ ACV, with exposure to $1M+ opportunities)
  • Strong understanding of API management, integration platforms, middleware, and data connectivity solutions
  • Ability to articulate business value of complex enterprise technology to both technical and executive audiences
  • Proven skill in building business and technical champions within large, matrixed organizations
  • Consultative sales approach grounded in customer success and integrity
  • Collaborative team spirit with "company-first" mentality
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles spanning multiple business units

Nice to have

  • Previous sales methodology training (MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales)
  • Familiarity with complex IT selling involving multiple stakeholders across global organizations
  • Understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, digital transformation, and cloud/hybrid integration patterns
  • Previous experience with MuleSoft, Informatica, or similar integration and data management platforms
  • Background in technical solution architecture or management consulting in relevant sector
  • Experience with emerging technology adoption and AI-led transformation initiatives
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • MBA is a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of enterprise B2B software sales experience
  • Proven track record of exceeding quota targets
  • Experience managing large, complex deals ($500K+ ACV, with exposure to $1M+ opportunities)