Named Account Executive - Central Government, Netherlands

Named Account Executive - Central Government, Netherlands

Empower Digital Transformation in the Dutch Public Sector with Salesforce

At Salesforce, we're more than the world's #1 CRM-we're The Customer Company, combining AI, data, and trusted CRM to help organizations deliver smarter, faster, and more human services. We believe in using technology as a force for good-and nowhere is that more critical than in the public sector.

We're now looking for a Named Account Executive to join our growing Public Sector team, focusing on strategic partnerships with Central Government organizations in the Netherlands. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at a national level, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of government services.

Your Role: Guide Central Government Through Transformation

As a Named Account Executive for Central Government, you'll work with some of the most influential public sector bodies in the Netherlands-ministries, executive agencies, and national institutions. Your mission is to help them modernize operations, improve citizen engagement, and unlock the full potential of digital government through Salesforce technology.

You will:

• Own and grow a defined portfolio of central government accounts across the Netherlands.
• Lead complex sales cycles, from discovery through to close, aligning Salesforce solutions to key strategic initiatives.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior public sector stakeholders and decision-makers at CxO and Director level.
• Co-create digital transformation programs that drive citizen trust, transparency, and service efficiency.
• Collaborate across Salesforce teams, including industry experts, architects, solution engineers, and partners.
• Represent Salesforce at key public sector forums, roundtables, and industry events.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record in enterprise software sales, ideally in or to central government or large public institutions.
• A strong understanding of the Dutch central government landscape, policy priorities, and digital transformation goals.
• Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales with long sales cycles.
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at executive levels.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for public value creation through technology.

Why Join Salesforce?

• Help national government bodies modernize and better serve millions of citizens.
• Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-led public sector team.
• Work with cutting-edge technology across AI, automation, data, and CRM.
• Access world-class learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Join a company ranked among the World's Best Workplaces-with a culture rooted in trust, innovation, and impact.

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Central Government in the Netherlands?
Join Salesforce and play a vital role in transforming public services at scale.

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