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Strategy & Business Development Executive, Public Sector

Salesforce, Inc.., Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Strategy & Business Development Executive, Public Sector

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for setting and executing the Salesforce Public Sector business development strategy for the DoW - Department of War (US Army, Navy, or Air Force) or Federal Civilian agencies.

Candidates will be aligned to a specific mission area based on their domain expertise and senior-level service experience.

The ideal candidate will have senior executive service (SES), Flag/General Officer, or senior service experience in the DOW and the ability to foster relationships with decision makers, technology leaders, operators, as well as key partners that support the Department of War mission outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in delivering technology transformations that deliver mission readiness capabilities directly supporting the business mission area and operational outcomes in business domains such as finance, logistics, HR, maintenance. The candidate will have a strong point of view on how a digital backbone can deliver decision advantage and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

Set and execute customer acquisition strategies for leading transformation programs across the Army, Navy or Air Force, identifying strategic funded priorities, generating demand and operating as an advocate for the capabilities & proven track record of Salesforce within the service

Foster relationships with decision makers for key business support systems

Align with the Regional Sales Leadership, Strategic Account Executives and Solution Engineers to develop a clear vision and transformation roadmap for our customers

Support the nurture and advancement of opportunities working alongside the account teams & solution delivery partners through to contract award and successful program delivery

Provide detailed business development strategy focused on the top government executives and transformation areas where Salesforce can bring value

Develop and activate the narrative and point of view for where & how Salesforce can support the transformation of the service mission

Interface with the product development and marketing organizations to help guide Public Sector product direction and production of sales plays for any country specific needs

Required Skills

15+ years of senior experience in the Service

Proven track record and success with transformation initiatives and understanding of processes behind specific mission areas

Passionate about the use of digital technology to improve the operator experience

Strong external networking and internal collaboration skills

Relentless focus on turning strategy to execution measured by customer success and revenue impact

A compelling communicator, both written for articulation of business cases & points of view and verbal for internal & external stakeholder presentations

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