salesforce.com Sàrl
Switzerland - Zurich
2 months ago
Named Account Executive, Enterprise: Non-Profit
- 13 March 2026
- 100%
- Switzerland - Zurich
Job summary
Join Salesforce, the leading AI CRM company transforming customer success.
Tasks
- Manage full sales cycle for nonprofit accounts in Germany and Switzerland.
- Build strategic relationships with key nonprofit stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Skills
- 5+ years SaaS sales experience with proven enterprise deal success.
- Strong communication and presentation skills essential for success.
- Fluency in German and English required for customer engagement.
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About the job
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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.
The Experience
The Enterprise Account Executive, Nonprofit, is part of our Enterprise Sales team covering nonprofit organisations across Germany and Switzerland. In this role, you will build strategic relationships with large nonprofit institutions — acting as a trusted partner to executive stakeholders and helping organisations navigate their digital transformation journey with Salesforce solutions.
We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive who combines deep enterprise sales experience with a genuine interest in the nonprofit sector and the ability to develop long-term, mission-aligned customer partnerships.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
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Own the full sales cycle across a portfolio of nonprofit accounts — developing and executing long-term account strategies, driving pipeline, and closing enterprise deals that deliver meaningful outcomes for customers.
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Build deep relationships with key stakeholders across nonprofit organisations, including C-level executives, to understand their mission, operational challenges, and strategic priorities.
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Collaborate with internal Salesforce teams including Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and product specialists to coordinate resources and deliver compelling, tailored value propositions.
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Maintain strong forecasting discipline and pipeline management while staying informed on nonprofit industry trends and the competitive landscape.
You're Our Person If...
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You have 5 or more years of full-cycle Software as a Service (SaaS) sales experience, with a proven track record of closing enterprise deals and managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
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You are skilled at building trusted relationships with C-level executives and developing account plans that align Salesforce solutions to long-term customer business goals.
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You have strong communication and presentation skills and thrive in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
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You are fluent in German and English and are comfortable travelling as required for customer engagement.
Even Better If...
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You have experience selling enterprise software into nonprofit or public sector organisations, with strong financial and business acumen.
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You have a track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and demonstrated success developing mutual close plans in complex sales environments.
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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