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Named Account Executive

Salesforce salesforce.com Open · verified Oct 17, 2026
Zurich Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Salesforce. Zurich · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationZurich
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 9d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Shape account plans around customer goals, then carry them through to grow Salesforce’s presence
  • Run deals from lead qualification and public tenders through negotiation and close
  • Bring internal teams, partners and cloud specialists together around customer needs
  • Explain Salesforce’s value to prospective and current customers to expand your accounts

What you bring

  • You have met or surpassed sales quotas selling technology solutions directly
  • You have built account and territory plans and forecasted weekly in a CRM
  • You speak German and English fluently and can explain the business value of AI and SaaS
  • Enterprise software sales experience with senior stakeholders is a plus, alongside at least five years at a major software vendor

Who this fits

This suits a direct seller who can own enterprise accounts across Swiss technology, services and public sector customers. You’ll work mainly from the office or customer sites, with some international travel required. German and English are required; French is an advantage.

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.

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

  • We are looking for a Named Account Executive to own the Salesforce relationship with a set of enterprise accounts in the Swiss Technology, Services and Public Sector industries. You will build account strategies, align internal resources and grow our footprint across the Salesforce platform.
  • You will join the Swiss Tech & Services Enterprise Sales team and work closely with solution, industry and technical specialists. Together you will turn customer objectives into winning strategies.
  • This role is based in [location] and works primarily in the office or at customer sites. Some international travel is required.



What You’ll Actually Be Doing

  • Build and execute long-term account plans that align with each customer’s business objectives.
  • Lead the full sales cycle, from lead qualification and tender (public procurement) management through negotiation and close.
  • Coordinate internal teams, partners and cloud specialists to meet customer needs.
  • Present the Salesforce value proposition to new and existing customers to grow your assigned accounts.



You’re Our Person If...

  • You have a track record of meeting or exceeding quota in direct sales of technology solutions.
  • You have experience building and maintaining territory and account plans, and forecasting weekly in a CRM.
  • You are fluent in German and English.
  • You understand AI and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, and you can explain their business value to customers.



Even Better If...

  • You have 5+ years selling enterprise software to senior or C-suite stakeholders at a major software vendor.
  • You have a record of new business, upsell and cross-sell wins against targets.
  • German and English proficiency required, French is a plus.
  • You have a point of view on digital transformation trends in the Technology, Services and Public Sector industries.

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.

Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.

Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.

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