Informatica Community Practice Leader

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Salesforce is looking for a Community Practice Leader to join Informatica’s strategic Go‑to‑Market (GTM) team for technical sales, delivering use case–focused assets and support to drive field execution. Community Practice Leaders are domain expert leaders (Industry Advisors) that engage in key sales opportunities, accelerating deal progression and ensuring consistent, value‑driven customer engagement. Community Practice Leaders scale technical sales expertise across the organization, enabling a unified, high‑impact GTM approach. Our Community Practice Leaders build and nurture communities across Informatica and key partners, aligned to priority use cases. This is a cross‑functional role requiring strong initiative, collaboration across teams, and direct customer engagement to deliver expert guidance and drive results. At Informatica, a Salesforce Company, our employees are empowered to push their bold ideas forward, and we are united by a shared passion for using data to do the extraordinary for each other and the world. We seek innovative thinkers who believe in the power of data to drive meaningful change. Role And Responsibilities Advance the goals of the Informatica Community Practice org to support the broader technical sales and sales communities, facilitate timely communications and community activities across the globe. Support strategic sales opportunities through creation of reusable sales assets, coaching field resources, and engaging directly with customers. Develop and maintain expertise in GTM messaging, processes, and activities to enhance CoP impact on overall GTM goals. Establish and maintain partnerships with sales, marketing, and product teams, ensuring regular communication and documented follow‑ups. Oversee Seismic page development and community engagement activities, expanding community participation and interaction. Promote the Community of Practice mission internally and externally, representing its value proposition. Collaborate with the larger Industry Advisor team and technical sales leaders to deploy expertise. Technology You’ll Use Informatica cloud platform (IDMC) and its related products (AI, Data Integration, Access Management, Marketplace, Data Governance & Catalog, Master Data Management, etc). Sales enablement platforms including Seismic Enterprise SaaS, Middleware (PaaS), and IaaS technologies. Qualifications You’ll Need To Be Successful 5+ years of director‑level experience within enterprise software companies, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines in sales contexts Articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences in writing and verbally Experience conducting user interviews and building relationships between customers, prospects, analysts, sales, R&D, and management Project management experience working with geographically dispersed teams Prior knowledge of Informatica technologies and products Expertise working with senior leaders and driving discussion around solutions and business value and technology fulfills their needs and goals Experience working cross‑functionally with architecture, engineering, marketing, sales and support teams Experience in enterprise data management selling SaaS, middleware (PaaS), IaaS, enterprise software and/or enterprise middleware products & analytics Experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects with a passion for building processes, relationships, and stakeholder engagement Experience in Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC) and services such as AI, MDM, or Data Governance highly preferred Experience with Salesforce platforms and MuleSoft highly preferred Deep understanding of enterprise software sales and GTM processes Willingness to travel up to 25% globally Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.) Our DATA values are our north star and we are passionate about building and delivering solutions that accelerate data innovations. At Informatica, a Salesforce company, our employees are our greatest competitive advantage. So, if your experience aligns but doesn’t exactly match every qualification, apply anyway. You may be exactly who we need to fuel our future with innovative ideas. 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. 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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: 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 $157,640 - $244,510 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 $173,460 - $269,080 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr