Cloud Account Executive, Marketing Technologies – Higher Education

Salesforce

. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on Salesforce Marketing solutions for Higher Education prospects and customers .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $176,350 - $235,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce Marketing solutions and digital marketing sales, with a proven ability to drive revenue and customer satisfaction in the Higher Education sector. Capable of collaborating effectively with teams and delivering compelling product demonstrations.

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Salesforce Marketing TechnologyDigital Marketing SalesEnterprise Software Sales ExperienceC-Level Sales ExperienceAccount Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementRevenue GenerationLead GenerationAccount ManagementProduct Demonstration

Soft Skills

CollaborationBusiness AcumenProfessional PresenceIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce Digital Technology StackMarketing Automation ToolsOnline Meeting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationSales ExcellenceCustomer SatisfactionNetworkingProspecting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on Salesforce Marketing solutions for Higher Education prospects and customers
Evangelize marketing platform solutions delivering personalized journeys across channels and devices
Work as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities
Enable the broader Account team on Salesforce Marketing technology
Collaborate with Account and Territory teams to identify target accounts
Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting current Salesforce customers
Own the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stack
Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas
Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation through networking and associations
Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
Ensure customer satisfaction and retention
Work collaboratively with solution engineering teams on demonstration scenarios

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
Digital Marketing sales experience
Experience with relevant marketing technology
Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Digital Technology Stack
Proven track record of sales excellence as an Individual Contributor and in a team environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, high-growth environment
Superior professional presence and business acumen
Experience selling at the C-level is a plus
Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle
Ability to collaborate with solution engineering teams to create compelling demonstration scenarios
Ability to be effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
Passion for working with Higher Education organizations
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for sales roles
Equity may be available
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process