Named Account Executive - Public Sector
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Salesforce. Remote, Canada · full-time · CA$157,050–CA$207,050 base.
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What you'll do
- Build new business across existing public-sector accounts and untapped markets
- Advise provincial ministries and agencies on Salesforce Platform solutions tied to their goals
- Develop trusted relationships by learning each customer’s operational challenges and priorities
- Advance strategic, enterprise-wide platform initiatives through customer conversations and sales execution
What you bring
- At least eight years handling enterprise sales and account relationships
- A demonstrated history of selling to Canadian public-sector organizations
- Experience working with provincial ministries and agencies across existing and new accounts
- Background selling CRM or enterprise cloud software is strongly preferred
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you sell enterprise software into Canada’s public sector and can engage both established accounts and new opportunities. The job is remote in Ontario and focuses on provincial ministries and agencies. A bachelor’s degree and English-French fluency are preferred.
From the employer
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.
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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.
Our Canadian Public Sector team is seeking a Core Account Executive with a proven track record of selling enterprise software across Canada. Customers include Provincial Ministries and Agencies — both existing accounts and new business opportunities.
Salesforce is the industry leader in CRM, helping public sector entities modernize service delivery, streamline operations, and lay the groundwork for Agentic enterprises within Government — helping public sector entities accelerate toward achieving their mandates.
As a Core Account Executive, you will drive new business in existing accounts and new markets, playing a key role in strategic, enterprise-wide platform initiatives.
Your Impact
You'll serve as a trusted advisor to your customers — deeply understanding their unique challenges and goals. You'll consult on the Salesforce Platform, evangelize solutions that help customers reach their business objectives, and blaze new trails within their organizations.
You'll contribute to Salesforce's growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and energetic environment — and most importantly, drive successful outcomes for our customers.
Qualifications
8+ years of enterprise sales and account management experience
Proven track record selling into the Canadian Public Sector market
Experience with Provincial Ministries and Agencies (existing and new accounts)
Experience selling CRM or enterprise cloud software strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
Bilingual - English/French preferred
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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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 157,050 to CAD 207,050 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.Not this one either?
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