Description
Cloud Account Executive - Slack, Energy & Utilities
Slack is redefining how organisations communicate, collaborate, and achieve success in a digital-first era. As part of Salesforce, Slack empowers teams to connect, automate, and thrive by creating dynamic digital HQs for today’s workforce.
We're on the lookout for a results-driven SaaS sales professional who thrives on solving business challenges and influencing change. In this role, you'll deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving new and existing business within the Energy & Utilities vertical. This is a unique opportunity to drive transformative change for customers, whilst contributing to the success of one of Salesforce’s most innovative solutions.
What You'll Do:
Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders in the Energy & Utilities sector, identifying critical challenges and positioning Slack as the solution to drive transformation
Partner closely with Salesforce Core Account Executives to co-sell and unlock new Slack opportunities across your territory
Navigate complex sales cycles with multi-stakeholder buying groups, including C-suite executives and technical decision-makers
Develop compelling business cases and customer narratives that showcase Slack's impact on collaboration, productivity, and operational efficiency
Create and execute strategic account plans to consistently achieve and exceed your sales targets
Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pipeline generation through negotiation and close
Collaborate with Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Salesforce partners to deliver tailored demos and solutions
Lead commercial discussions, including pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and value articulation
Stay ahead of Energy & Utilities industry trends and represent Slack at key industry events and forums
What We’re Looking For:
Proven success as a quota-carrying SaaS sales professional with experience meeting and exceeding targets
Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder sales with a focus on strategic account management
Strong ability to articulate value propositions tailored to enterprise customer needs
A track record of engaging C-level executives and leading discovery conversations that drive outcomes
Pipeline generation expertise, leveraging existing relationships and building new connections to drive opportunities
Familiarity with team-selling environments, aligning with Salesforce core AEs and Partners
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Experience selling collaboration, productivity, or enterprise software solutions is highly preferred.
Experience selling into regulated industries is highly valued and will set you apart!
What Success Looks Like:
Achieving an annual quota of $600k-$1M through strategic deals and multi-product sale
Generating and managing a healthy sales pipeline with consistent progression and accurate forecasting
Demonstrating clear ROI to customers, differentiating Slack against competitors
Establishing long-term, trusted partnerships with customers by showcasing Slack’s value in transforming workflows
Why Join Slack at Salesforce?
A Market-Leading Solution: Slack is at the forefront of transforming work operations, offering AI-driven tools and seamless Salesforce integrations
Cross-Selling Opportunities: Partner with Salesforce Core to unlock untapped opportunities and leverage the power of the broader Salesforce ecosystem
Career Growth: Benefit from robust training, professional development, and clear career progression
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous PTO, wellbeing reimbursements, parental leave, and more
Values-Driven Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on innovation, equality, and work-life balance
Ready to make an impact and shape the future of work? Apply today to join our dynamic team!