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SMB Account Executive - Data Foundation (MuleSoft + Informatica) AE or Informatica Specialist AE (Chicago)
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What they do
An Account Executive manages communications with business clients that buy services from a company, such as advertising or banking services, or manages sales accounts. Works with a set of clients over time, and recruits new clients. Promotes products developed specifically for a client, such as an advertising campaign, or matches clients with available services or products.
$82,035 / year median in Illinois
-15% projected decline
Job Description
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 $59,040
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Note:
By applying to this posting, recruiters and hiring managers who support multiple verticals across the organization- hiring for both SMB, Commercial and Enterprise Account Executives
- will review your resume.
Role:
AI agents are reshaping how companies automate decisions, orchestrate processes, and engage customers at scale. But AI is only as powerful as the data foundation behind it. As SMB Account Executive within these teams, you will drive transformational outcomes for our customers using market-leading integration and data management technologies. Our SMB segment is made up of two subsegments- Small Business, and Growth Business. These segments focus on selling into different company sizes: Small Business (SB
- 1-50 Employees Growth Business (GRB)
- 51-300 Employees This single posting covers two distinct selling tracks: Data Foundation Account Executive (Quarterback / Prime AE): You are the overall account owner and leader of the backend data strategy.
The Unfair Advantage:
Sell the #1 priority for C-suites-turning "static data" into "agentic action- with a portfolio no single competitor can match.
The Power Trio:
Stand at the center of enterprise AI by bringing together MuleSoft for API-led integration, Informatica for deep data governance and quality, and Data Cloud to bridge the "Data Gap" holding AI back.Key Responsibilities Relationship Building:
Establish executive presence and trusted-advisor relationships with C-suite decision-makers and key technical stakeholders.Strategy & Execution:
Build and execute long-term, objective-aligned account plans that drive customer business outcomes.Resource Orchestration:
Align cross-functional internal teams (SEs, Product Specialists, Cloud Sales, and Executives) to accelerate deal velocity.Value Messaging:
Articulate the combined power of MuleSoft, Informatica, and the broader Salesforce ecosystem.Pipeline Generation:
Drive net-new opportunity creation through target whitespace prospecting and warm lead expansion.Role Focus:
Data Foundation AE:
Dual-quota attainment, primary account ownership, and overarching platform strategy.Informatica AE:
IDMC domain expertise, overlay execution, and driving targeted data expansion inside Prime accounts. Required Qualifications 2+ years of full-cycle software sales experience in fast-paced, competitive market Proven track record selling complex technical platforms, with market awareness in Integration, API Management, or Data Management.Business-value seller:
Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into executive-level business outcomes (revenue, risk mitigation, and competitive advantage).Matrix leadership:
Exceptional ability to lead and strategize within a matrixed, extended overlay team structure.AI fluency:
A natural curiosity about the evolving AI landscape, with the ability to credibly connect data and integration strategy to real-world AI outcomes.New business focus:
Demonstrated expertise in new logo acquisition and greenfield territory development.Location:
Close proximity to office hub required; role is 4 days on-site per week. Things We Love (Preferred Experience) Completion of formal sales methodology training (MEDDPICC, SPIN, Challenger Sales). Familiarity with complex IT selling involving multi-stakeholder approval matrixes across global organizations. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, digital transformation frameworks, and hybrid integration patterns. Background in technical solution architecture or management consulting in relevant sector.Data Foundation AE Preference:
Strong understanding of API management, integration platforms, middleware, and data connectivity solutions.Informatica AE Preference:
Prior experience with data management, MDM, or data quality platforms. Core Competencies Consultative sales approach grounded in customer success and integrity Collaborative team spirit with "company-first" mentality Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles spanning multiple business units 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.
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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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 $59,040
- $103,750 annually 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 $64,680
- $114,100 per year.