[Remote] Cloud Account Executive, Marketing Technologies: Higher Education

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, inspiring the future of business with AI, Data, and CRM. They are seeking a Cloud Account Executive specializing in Marketing Technologies for Higher Education, responsible for driving revenue and providing marketing platform solutions to clients in the education sector.ResponsibilitiesBe the subject matter expert when it comes to how Higher Education leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterpriseEmpower and enable the broader Account team you’ll work with on all Salesforce Marketing technologyCollaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accountsCreate and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accountsGenerate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customersOwn the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stackMeet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotasDrive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etcMaintain accurate account and opportunity forecastingEnsure 100% customer satisfaction and retentionBe a team playerSkillsA proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experienceDigital Marketing sales experience, and experience with relevant Marketing technology a mustStrong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Digital Technology StackProven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environmentBe able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth modeSuperior professional presence and business acumenExperience selling at the 'C' level – Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer is a plusAbility to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycleWork collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenariosAbility to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference callsPassion for working with Higher Education organizationsAbility to travel as neededBenefits7 paid volunteer days off a yearDonation matching for all approved charitable donationsHealth, life insurance, retirement saving planMonthly wellness allowanceFlexible time off & leave policiesParental benefitsPerks and discountsMonth-long immersion and onboarding, including: a week-long product bootcamp, mentorship program, weekly coaching and development programsTime off programsMedical, dental, vision, mental health supportPaid parental leaveLife and disability insurance401(k)Employee stock purchasing programCompany OverviewSalesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.salesforce.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSalesforce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 324 in 2026, 1883 in 2025, 2296 in 2024, 1850 in 2023, 2849 in 2022, 2124 in 2021, 1960 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.