Salesforce
Account Partner Director (Services Sales)
Salesforce, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Category: Customer Success
About Salesforce
We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.
Department Description
Salesforce Professional Services focuses on delivering strategic engagements that define transformational opportunities and articulate clear plans for execution of change programs. We rely on our team’s expertise and specialisms to engage with executive-level customers to agree on specific business goals and actions to ignite the full value of Salesforce. Our approach considers people, process, and technology — and a successful engagement includes recommendations to the business for change to support deeper, more relevant use of the Salesforce platform.
Overview of the Role
We are currently seeking Account Partners to join our growing Professional Services sales team within Customer Success Group (CSG). Our Account Partners act as trusted advisors to our customers by providing execution excellence, demonstrating intimate knowledge of their business, and defining a roadmap towards success. Their primary goal is to help customers generate significant business value from their Salesforce investment.
As a critical member of the Go To Market (GTM) and Professional Services team, you are responsible for building relationships with our license sales and extended functional teams (such as product, success managers, creative teams, legal, delivery and more) to understand, evaluate and strategically counsel our internal teams and customers on programs to complete their vision and goals. You will be responsible as the deal originator, strategist and execution quarterback supported by our delivery organization.
Your Impact
Drive thoughtful, strategic and enterprise level strategy for our most ambitious customers
Facilitate qualification, deal cycle participation, account reviews and value assessments
Accountable for bookings, revenue, margin, CSAT, and value delivered
Enable smooth transition and partnership into our delivery team with effective margins, staffing plans, approach and Salesforce methodology
Act as a trusted advisor to our customers to accelerate value and improve customer outcomes
Pilot awareness within a micro-vertical to develop repeatable motions
Serve as a key SME, leader, and services consultant to our sales teams
Serve as the liaison between internal and external teams
Required Qualifications
Experience owning or leading a book-of-business
Experience working within a consulting landscape
Experience selling professional services related to digital transformation
Experience driving a strategic motion, including value propositions, execution planning, teaming and outcomes based engagements
Capable of building assets from scratch including marketing, sales and strategy solutions
Experience with global procurement leads to settle pricing and deal strategy
Skilled in maneuvering and working with the C-Suite during a strategy cycle
Background in delivering critical initiatives and/or programs for a firm-based model or product company
Degree or equivalent confirmed experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core proficiencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
BENEFITS & PERKS
Comprehensive benefits package including well-being reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more!
World-class enablement and on-demand training with Trailhead.com
Exposure to executive thought leaders and regular 1:1 coaching with leadership
Volunteer opportunities and participation in our 1:1:1 model for giving back to the community
Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Posting Statement
At Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Salesforce welcomes all.
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About Salesforce
We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.
Department Description
Salesforce Professional Services focuses on delivering strategic engagements that define transformational opportunities and articulate clear plans for execution of change programs. We rely on our team’s expertise and specialisms to engage with executive-level customers to agree on specific business goals and actions to ignite the full value of Salesforce. Our approach considers people, process, and technology — and a successful engagement includes recommendations to the business for change to support deeper, more relevant use of the Salesforce platform.
Overview of the Role
We are currently seeking Account Partners to join our growing Professional Services sales team within Customer Success Group (CSG). Our Account Partners act as trusted advisors to our customers by providing execution excellence, demonstrating intimate knowledge of their business, and defining a roadmap towards success. Their primary goal is to help customers generate significant business value from their Salesforce investment.
As a critical member of the Go To Market (GTM) and Professional Services team, you are responsible for building relationships with our license sales and extended functional teams (such as product, success managers, creative teams, legal, delivery and more) to understand, evaluate and strategically counsel our internal teams and customers on programs to complete their vision and goals. You will be responsible as the deal originator, strategist and execution quarterback supported by our delivery organization.
Your Impact
Drive thoughtful, strategic and enterprise level strategy for our most ambitious customers
Facilitate qualification, deal cycle participation, account reviews and value assessments
Accountable for bookings, revenue, margin, CSAT, and value delivered
Enable smooth transition and partnership into our delivery team with effective margins, staffing plans, approach and Salesforce methodology
Act as a trusted advisor to our customers to accelerate value and improve customer outcomes
Pilot awareness within a micro-vertical to develop repeatable motions
Serve as a key SME, leader, and services consultant to our sales teams
Serve as the liaison between internal and external teams
Required Qualifications
Experience owning or leading a book-of-business
Experience working within a consulting landscape
Experience selling professional services related to digital transformation
Experience driving a strategic motion, including value propositions, execution planning, teaming and outcomes based engagements
Capable of building assets from scratch including marketing, sales and strategy solutions
Experience with global procurement leads to settle pricing and deal strategy
Skilled in maneuvering and working with the C-Suite during a strategy cycle
Background in delivering critical initiatives and/or programs for a firm-based model or product company
Degree or equivalent confirmed experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core proficiencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
BENEFITS & PERKS
Comprehensive benefits package including well-being reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more!
World-class enablement and on-demand training with Trailhead.com
Exposure to executive thought leaders and regular 1:1 coaching with leadership
Volunteer opportunities and participation in our 1:1:1 model for giving back to the community
Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Posting Statement
At Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Salesforce welcomes all.
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