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 CategorySalesJob DetailsAbout SalesforceWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.About SalesforceFounded in 1999, Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses, across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.Salesforce has been very proud to have been associated with the Middle East region for the last 15 years. Salesforce has an established presence in Dubai which acts as the HQ for the region, with an office in Dubai Internet City and Cloud services located in Abu Dhabi, the commitment to our customers has been matched by the investments from the company, which enables a very strong growth trajectory. The position that has become available is for our very important Financial Services clients, specifically located in the UAE. The Financial Services Business unit within Salesforce is an $8bn industry in its own right and the team located in Dubai works with all of our clients with a local or global presence across Banking, Insurance and Fintech. The selected candidate will lead our Tier 1 UAE Banking portfolio as part of this Business unit, therefore, credibility built across Financial Services in this region and elsewhere is a prerequisite.This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, with its five core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality and Sustainability, Salesforce aims to be a force for good too. By making technology more accessible, we're helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all. This has taken our company to great heights, including being named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For®" 2023 — 15 years in a row.We believe everyone can be a Trailblazer. Join Salesforce and discover a future of new opportunities.About RoleTo work in our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on Salesforce’s existing and prospective Tier 1 Banking clients in the UAE.As Salesforce continues to accelerate its presence in region, this position will involve managing both existing customers and building new relationships with prospective clients This position sits in the Core Sales team at Salesforce therefore, the ideal candidate would have proven credibility at managing large, virtual teams in support of the Vision and Strategy that they would create for their accounts.The successful candidate will act and lead as the most Senior AE in this regional Business Unit.Increase revenue spend across a set of new and existing customers while building the Salesforce presence in the local market.This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in the Financial Services sector, with a proven track record of software sales over the last 10-15 years,About TeamThis role sits in our Enterprise Business Sales unit which is the top tier of accounts within the companyThe role would be known as a Core Role as the selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce Core products, such as Sales CRM but also working with Sales Account Executives responsible for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.Preferred Qualifications University Graduate CalibreAt least 10-15 years of successful, referenceable Sales Experience, preferably in Software SalesKnowledge and contacts within the Financial Services Market in the UAE is a pre requisite Currently resides in the UAE or is willing for a relocation within 3 monthsHas a local driving licenceIs fluent in English at a Business levelHas no restrictions to travel internationally.This is primarily a New Business Role rather than one of managing existing accounts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in creating sales through excellent business development skills, territory planning, pipeline generation and the closing of significant Cloud software opportunities.Key Responsibilities Drive sales in assigned territory for new marketIntroduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territoryCommunicate Salesforce value proposition to close salesMay be responsible for additional responsibilities due to resource constraintsOur investment in youWorld class enablement and on-demand training - check out Trailhead.com for a sneak peek!Sandler Sales TrainingWeek-long product bootcampFast Ramp mentorship programWeekly 1:1 coaching with your leadershipClear path to promotion with accelerated leadership development programsExposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our valuesVolunteer Opportunities:Have you heard of our 1:1:1 model, focused on giving back to the community? 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