Account Executive, Data Cloud Specialist

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 - 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.

About the Role

Salesforce Data 360 empowers organizations to unify, enrich, and activate their data to drive AI-powered business transformation. We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to lead Data 360 sales across key enterprise segments in Korea, covering Hightech, Automotive & Manufacturing, Telcommunications, and Digital Native accounts.


Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute territory sales strategies across assigned accounts in High Tech, Automotive & Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Digital Native industries
Drive new pipeline generation and deal closure across assigned territory accounts
Engage C-level executives (CDO, CTO, CMO) and key data/IT decision-makers with compelling business value propositions
Understand customers' data strategies and AI transformation roadmaps; position Salesforce Data 360 as the platform of choice
Own and achieve annual revenue targets (ARR/ACV) with accurate quarterly forecast management
Collaborate cross-functionally with Solution Engineering, Professional Services, and Partner teams throughout the deal cycle
Identify expansion opportunities through renewals, upsell, and cross-sell within existing accounts
Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to sharpen differentiated positioning
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity data in Salesforce CRM

Required Qualifications

8+ years of B2B enterprise software sales experience, preferably in data, cloud, or AI/ML solutions
Proven track record selling into Hightech, Automotive, Telco, or Digital Native industries
Demonstrated ability to engage C-suite executives and manage complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles
Solid understanding of data platforms (CDP, DWH, ETL, MDM) and related ecosystems
Consistent track record of closing multi-million dollar SaaS/subscription contracts
Fluent in Korean with strong business-level English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling or working with Salesforce products (Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, etc.)
Background in data governance, AI-powered personalization, or customer data integration projects
Experience structuring deals through partner ecosystems (SI, ISV)
Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Data Architect)

Core Competencies
Strategic Selling - Ability to structure and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
Data & AI Business Acumen - Translating data value into business outcomes
Territory Planning - Building coverage strategies and generating consistent pipeline
Collaboration - Executing deals through internal teams and partner ecosystems

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.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.

Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates' resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.

Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that's inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: 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. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.