Named Account Executive, Aerospace and Defense

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Mclean, VA

Named Account Executive for Aerospace and Defense at Salesforce, focusing on selling AI-driven CRM solutions to enterprise clients. The role involves generating new business, developing customer relationships, and coordinating internal resources to meet client needs.

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 Lockheed Martin.
  3. Assist with the development and execution of overall long-term strategy for the account, aligned to customer business objectives,
  4. Coordinate internal resources to meet customer business needs,
  5. 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.

Skills

Required

  • quota carrying software or technology sales
  • account management
  • Enterprise-level sales experience
  • selling into Government System Integrators
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Nice to have

  • living in DMV area
  • selling to Lockheed Martin

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.
  • 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