AVP, Sales -Agentforce, EMEA

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Sales

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• Define and communicate a clear vision for Agentforce that not only meets but exceeds target quotas.
• Develop and implement an aggressive customer acquisition strategy aimed at achieving significant annual growth in AOV/ACV bookings.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships while formulating strategies to enhance the company's focus on Agentforce and expand its customer base.
• Plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels.
• Translate business objectives into specific, actionable goals for the relevant areas.
• Build a high-performing sales team and implement effective sales management strategies, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Create a strong execution culture with a focus on nurturing strategic accounts, expanding existing relationships, and achieving high retention rates.
• Direct the Agentforce Sales Team to successfully drive and close strategic and complex deals.
• Effective prioritization:
• • Provide strategic guidance and focus for the Agentforce Sales Team.
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities within industry verticals to drive expansion.
  • Identify and manage new business channels, partnerships and routes to market.
  • Leverage internal and external C-level resources to present a cohesive and compelling vision for our customers.
  • Collaborate with various functions across the organization (Account Management, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Finance, Employee Success, Recruiting) to maximize resources for the Agentforce business.
• Continue to grow and manage a team of high performers, fostering the next generation of talent at Salesforce and cultivating a well-rounded team.

• 2nd or 3rd line leadership experience leading teams in strategic and/or industry sales (preferred).
• Software and/or applications sales (ideally an IT centric solution/application software, selling primarily to the CxO level (ideally CIO).
• A proven track record in building, inspiring and motivating a complex, matrixed sales organization recognized for its culture, as well as its results.
• C-level resources, aligned with regional executives, AEs, and internal leadership teams to present a single front internally and help represent a single vision for our customers.
• Consistent overachievement of quota and revenue goals.
• Strong operational and analytical skills, with a history of recruiting and retaining successful sales teams.
• Ability to build loyal, referenceable customers and drive transformational change across organizations.
• Dynamic and effective sales execution approach, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Proven success in a highly matrixed organization, with strong relationship-building skills across all functions.
• Exceptional technical selling skills to convey AI solutions to non-technical clients.
• 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 roles, work experience, etc.).

• This role requires a unique blend of technical depth, sales acumen, and the ability to clearly convey complex AI-driven solutions to both business and technical stakeholders.
• High level of intellectual curiosity and self-awareness with low expressed ego.
• Commitment to customer success, with proven customer-facing skills and a strong passion for customer engagement; focused on driving not just sales, but also ensuring post-sale success.
• Results-driven with a proven ability to exceed sales goals in technical contexts.
• Business-focused, translating technical solutions into tangible business value.
• Strong relationship-building skills with enduring client connections.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.
• Technical proficiency to understand complex technical solutions and clearly articulate Agentforce's business value to diverse stakeholders.
• Agile and scrappy with a progress-over-perfection mentality.