Named Account Executive -Public Sector ( Local Gov)
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Salesforce. Paris · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Run full sales cycles from qualification through signature, showing local public organizations Salesforce’s platform value
- Build territory plans to win new local-government markets and expand usage with existing customers
- Track and manage high-value opportunities accurately in Salesforce across multiple stakeholders
- Coordinate with technical, presales, and partner teams to support customer success
What you bring
- You have proven experience selling complex software or SaaS through long sales cycles, preferably to public-sector organizations
- You can identify, qualify, and manage high-value opportunities involving multiple stakeholders
- You communicate clearly and persuasively with senior decision-makers
- You speak and write both French and English
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level account executive who understands complex, relationship-led sales and can work with municipalities, departmental and regional councils, and local public establishments in France. Knowledge of French local-government procurement and strategy, structured sales methods such as MEDDIC or Challenger, and partner alliances would strengthen your fit. The role is based in Paris, France.
From the employer
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About Salesforce
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Salesforce est au cœur de la transformation numérique du secteur public, et notre équipe dédiée aux Collectivités Territoriales ( Local Gov) est l'une des plus dynamiques de la région. Nous recherchons un Account Executive pour piloter le développement de notre présence auprès des municipalités, conseils départementaux et régionaux, et établissements publics locaux en France, en bâtissant des relations stratégiques durables avec les décideurs clés.
Responsibilities:
- Piloter des cycles de vente complets, de la qualification à la signature, en démontrant la valeur de la plateforme Salesforce auprès des organisations publiques locales.
- Développer et exécuter des plans stratégiques pour conquérir de nouveaux marchés et renforcer l'adoption chez les clients existants.
- Gérer et suivre les opportunités commerciales avec précision dans Salesforce.
- Collaborer avec les équipes techniques, avant-vente et partenaires pour garantir la réussite des clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Expérience avérée dans la vente de solutions complexes (logiciels, SaaS) en cycle long, idéalement auprès du Secteur Public.
- Capacité à identifier, qualifier et gérer des opportunités à forte valeur ajoutée dans un environnement multi-interlocuteurs.
- Excellentes aptitudes à communiquer et à interagir avec des décideurs de haut niveau de manière claire et percutante.
- Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Connaissance des processus d'achat et des enjeux stratégiques des Collectivités Territoriales en France.
- Maîtrise d'une méthodologie de vente structurée (ex : MEDDIC, Challenger, etc.).
- Expérience dans la construction de business cases et d'alliances stratégiques avec des partenaires.
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.
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