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About SalesforceSalesforce 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 - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The ExperienceAs an Area Vice President, Global Sales (AVP), you will be managing and developing a global organization of Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) and Account Executives specifically focused on selling Salesforce's Partner Ecosystem Management (PEM), and Channel Revenue Management (ChRM) solutions across all Operating Units (OUs), industries, and market segments. Your team will engage with existing customers and new leads to sell these specialized channel solutions. You will participate and lead in strategic client and prospect meetings, particularly engaging at the executive and C-level in enterprise customer organizations, and work cross-functionally with internal executives and corporate resources as required.
You will be responsible for ongoing mentoring and leadership development of your RVP sales leaders and sales team, which includes recruiting, hiring, and training new team members on the sales process and the specifics of PEM, ChRM, and the value proposition of growing revenue via partners. You will report on regional sales activity and forecasting to executive leadership, consistently monitoring area activity and tracking results.
Your responsibilities will include actively leading and monitoring demand generation activities for these specific solutions. You will lead initiatives to drive customer awareness and engagement around Salesforce's partner solutions and develop and implement successful sales campaigns for PEM, ChRM, and related offerings like Partner Tracks. You must be capable of successfully leading significant client concerns and issues related to these complex solutions. Working cross-functionally with internal partners and corporate resources is key for consistent processes and a successful team. Developing required Corporate relationships and Executive engagement is essential to support success.
The teams you lead will directly impact the growth of our overall organization by helping companies manage and grow their channel sales more effectively using Salesforce's PEM, ChRM, and Partner Tracks solutions. You will be masterful in client engagement, impacting how your customers do business in an innovative environment focused on partner-driven revenue. You will coach your team to develop in their careers and inspire them to do the best work of their life. Your team's success in helping customers streamline the partner lifecycle, simplify partner selling, optimize channel performance, gain visibility into channel inventory and pricing, and manage financial incentives will be critical to achieving this impact.
You're Our Person If...- 8+ years of Sales Leadership experience, ideally 2+ as a second line leader
- Proven successful experience in leading Regional Vice Presidents and Account Executives.
- Consistent track record to create successful teams and lead them to success.
- Excellent presentation and executive engagement skills, capable of engaging at the C-level in enterprise customer organizations.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- A self-starter that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Experience in sales coaching and mentoring.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Has a strong drive for results.
- Strong engagement and communication skills.
- Consultative selling experience.
- Can collaborate and influence in a "win as a team" environment.
- Resourceful.
- Is a trusted advisor to the customers and colleagues.
- Courageous Communicator.
- Prior experience working within the Software/Infrastructure/Platform (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) space.
- Experience in channel sales or partner ecosystem management is highly valued, given the focus of this role.
- Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.).
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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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.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 $239,400 - $320,200 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 $263,350 - $352,250 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
