Named Account Executive, Aerospace and Defense

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Boston Metro, MA · Remote

Named Account Executive for Aerospace and Defense at Salesforce, focusing on selling AI CRM solutions and driving customer success through AI-driven initiatives. The role involves generating new business, developing customer relationships, and coordinating internal resources to meet client needs within the aerospace and defense sector.

What you'd actually do

  1. responsible for generating new business in existing accounts and in new markets, as well as playing a key role as you drive strategic, enterprise-wide xRM, analytics, and application platform initiatives.
  2. Develop key customer stakeholder relationships and drive customer satisfaction at RTX, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney.
  3. Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs,
  4. Assist with account planning at assigned accounts, coordinating with other sales resources (Salesforce Core AE’s, Prime AE’s, Cloud AE’s, etc.) to ensure strategic alignment.
  5. Share value proposition for existing and/or new customers,

Skills

Required

  • quota carrying software or technology sales
  • account management
  • Enterprise-level sales experience
  • selling into Government System Integrators
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Proven Track Record of Achievement
  • Planning and Closing Skills
  • Large Deal Experience
  • Software Sales Experience
  • Consultative Selling Experience
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Ability to Collaborate
  • Resourceful
  • Coachable
  • Drive for Results
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, team environment
  • Strong Executive Presence
  • Experience Articulating ROI
  • Solution Selling Ability
  • Strong Discovery Skills
  • Objection Handling Skills

Nice to have

  • Preference of experience selling to RTX, Pratt and Whitney and Raytheon.

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales, account management and Enterprise-level sales experience with a proven track record of success focused on selling into Government System Integrators.