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Named Account Executive, Higher Education

Informatica Brasil
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
Description

As a Named Account Executive specializing in selling into Higher Education customers you will play a critical role in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with these organizations. Your primary goal will be to understand their unique requirements, demonstrate the value of Salesforce products, and assist them in achieving their mission-critical objectives.

Territory: WA, OR, ID, and MT (must live in territory)

Join our dynamic team and help Higher Education organizations leverage Salesforce solutions to enhance their operations and better serve their constituents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and maintain enduring relationships with Higher Education clients
  • Utilize data analysis to pinpoint areas for improvement and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Provide regular progress updates to management regarding client accounts.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including client retention and revenue growth.
  • Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by consistently exceeding expectations.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to devise solutions for complex challenges.
  • Address and resolve client issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Keep clients informed about new product features, updates, and enhancements relevant to their needs.
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and work towards expanding Salesforce services.
  • Collaborate closely with clients to formulate customized account strategies.
  • Educate clients on how Salesforce can empower them to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, government regulations, and competitive offerings.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of Salesforce products and solutions.
  • Conduct regular meetings and check-ins to assess client satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
  • Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring that client inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of quota carrying software or technology sales and account management experience, ideally to Higher Education customers.
  • Work well within a team of various partners within a matrixed environment (client directors, solution engineers, executives, etc.)
  • Highly driven individual with a focus on execution, strong sense of urgency and a belief in our mission.
  • A mix of business curiosity combined with a technical ability to truly address customer data challenges and earn trust
  • Solution selling mentality: develop a plan and solution, articulate value, and navigate complexities of our customers to drive revenue
  • Education: Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer role

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.

At Salesforce, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodation 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.

Equal Opportunity 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.

At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $123,200 - $189,350 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $135,300 - $208,300 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

Salesforce welcomes all.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Salary : $123,200 - $189,350

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