Services Sales - Account Partner Senior Director

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. Applications will be accepted until 06/30/2026. Impact Success will be defined by your ability to bridge the gap between a client's strategic aspirations and high‑stakes execution, resulting in bookings, program revenue, and software consumption. You will help Salesforce move beyond the role of a traditional vendor to become an indispensable strategic steward for our most complex Technology, Media and Telecommunications accounts. Your goal is to engineer and secure strategic services programs that ensure customers realize the full ROI of their CRM, AI, and Data investments. The primary measurement of success in this AP role is the orchestration and closure of high‑complexity, multi‑million dollar services pursuits. Responsibilities Lead E2E go‑to‑market motion to build 7‑ and 8‑figure proposals to accelerate customer value in partnership with cross‑functional teams across License Sales, Product, and Services Serve as the primary conductor for Digital Transformation roadmaps and operating models, moving customers from Legacy Systems to AI‑First Enterprises Act as the closer for complex services pursuits, leveraging compelling direct & indirect communication to align diverse CxO stakeholders (e.g., CIO, CFO, Head of Business) Drive account planning across strategic Technology, Media and Telecommunications customers, designed to deliver customer value by mapping program outcomes to commercial milestones Self‑originate pipeline and accelerate high‑value opportunities by identifying untapped value within the Technology, Media and Telecommunications ecosystem Demonstrate commercial excellence through rigorous territory planning, deal progression, and close plans Engage at the CxO level positioning yourself as a long‑term trusted advisor from initial vision white‑boarding through Program Executive Steering Committee meetings Inspire cross‑functional teams, often leading with indirect authority across matrixed teams, including with various internal executive sponsors and external partners (i.e., system integrators and other ecosystem partners) Utilize industry and market trends to build tangible pathways to drive scalable and sustainable Agentic innovation Core Requirements 8+ years experience leading technology transformation programs at Fortune 500 companies 6+ years of management or internal consulting experience leading large strategic programs, including business development, management of client relationships, and/or delivery oversight 5+ years of experience leading, managing, coaching, and developing staff Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Sales, Service, Marketing, Omni‑channel, Customer Experience, Technology Delivery, and Operations Present business value led pitches and effectively negotiate terms with commercial rigor & sound business judgment Significant experience managing C‑suite customer relationships and executive objection handling Demonstrated ability and willingness to balance strategic thinking and 'roll up sleeves' to drive customer and team success High emotional intelligence, including empathy, curiosity, and desire to improve and constantly learn Travel is an integral part of this role (25‑50%) Strong academic credentials – bachelor's degree required; relevant technical or business (MBA) post‑graduate degree preferred Preferred Requirements Track record of strong performance across blended consultative sales, technology sales and/or technology program delivery Experience owning pursuit teams and participating in the proposal development process; demonstrated negotiation and conflict management skills Experience leading client, internal teams, and partners (e.g. system integrators) without positional authority in all three facets of digital transformation: technology, business, and culture change Strong technical acumen and experience working with technical teams Prior role as an executive with excellent verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a track record of decisive decision making Experience selling and/or delivering Professional Services in a context similar to Salesforce or a Global System Integrator type environment Benefits 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 $213,265 - $285,220 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 $234,585 - $313,755 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. The policy applies to recruiting, hiring and all aspects of employment including compensation, benefits and training. Salesforce recruits fairly and base all decisions on merit and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr salesforce.com, inc.