Named Account Executive

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. The Experience The Named Account Executive is part of our Enterprise Sales team, responsible for owning and growing a defined set of named accounts across the Austrian market. In this role, you will act as the primary commercial lead and trusted advisor to your customers — developing account strategies, aligning internal resources, and delivering tailored Salesforce solutions that help customers achieve measurable business outcomes. We are looking for a Named Account Executive who combines strategic account management with a consultative, value-based selling approach and the ability to build lasting C-level relationships. What You'll Actually Be Doing   Own the full sales cycle across a portfolio of named enterprise accounts — from discovery and account planning through to contract negotiation and close. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and C-level decision makers, translating customer objectives into compelling business outcomes with Salesforce solutions. Develop and execute account plans and go-to-market strategies that drive platform adoption and identify new growth opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales Engineers, Solution Specialists, Marketing, Services, and Partners to deliver a cohesive customer experience and maintain accurate pipeline forecasting. You're Our Person If...   You have a proven track record of selling enterprise software solutions in a quota-carrying role, with consistent performance against revenue targets and experience developing quantitative business cases and return on investment (ROI) analyses. You are skilled at strategic account planning — mapping complex stakeholder landscapes, prioritising opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results. You are fluent in German and English and can engage confidently across presentations, negotiations, and executive-level interactions. You are a strong problem solver with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Even Better If...   You have experience selling into a specific vertical such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, or Retail. You have sales methodology training or certifications, and a history of collaborating with extended teams and partners to close large, strategic deals. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. 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