Our client is redefining how Salesforce teams protect data, automate development, and strengthen security across their environments. Known for delivering trusted, high performance solutions, the company has earned recognition within the ecosystem for its innovative approach, exceptional customer support, and continued investment in product excellence. They foster a collaborative culture that values curiosity, learning, and authentic teamwork. As the organization continues its rapid growth trajectory, they are seeking a Mid Market Account Executive to help accelerate market adoption and expand their footprint across North America.

This role offers the opportunity to own a high velocity, high impact sales motion focused on a rapidly growing category within the Salesforce ecosystem. You will manage the full cycle from prospecting through close while gaining visibility across product, engineering, customer success, and sales leadership. This is a strong career-building role for someone who wants to deepen their technical acumen, develop expertise in data protection and DevOps, and position themselves for a future step into enterprise sales or sales leadership. Your work in this role will contribute directly to pipeline growth, customer acquisition, and long term platform adoption.

Responsibilities

• Manage a monthly and quarterly quota focused on the company’s Backup and Archive product suite

• Execute a full cycle sales process including discovery, live demos, value alignment, negotiation, and close

• Deliver compelling product demonstrations to technical buyers including developers, architects, IT teams, and compliance leaders

• Understand buyer needs related to APIs, metadata, storage limits, archival workflows, field history tracking, and compliance frameworks such as SOX and HIPAA

• Collaborate closely with Product, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth customer handoffs and identify expansion opportunities

• Maintain accurate Salesforce documentation and contribute to forecasting and pipeline discipline

• Build pipeline through targeted outreach and strategic prospecting activities

• Represent the company at select industry events and technical meetups with up to 10 percent travel

• Support a positive customer experience by setting clear expectations and communicating value throughout the sales cycle

Position Qualifications

Required

• A strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets within B2B SaaS

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of closing experience selling SaaS solutions or a combination of experience providing equivalent knowledge

• Experience selling to technical buyers including developers, architects, and IT or InfoSec teams

• Ability to confidently discuss technical workflows such as API integrations, data storage considerations, and compliance requirements

• Strong live demo, discovery, and qualification skills

• Highly organized, self directed, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast moving environment

• A collaborative, humble, and curious mindset with a commitment to continuous learning

• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the ability to work onsite regularly

Preferred

• Experience within the Salesforce ecosystem including partner, ISV, or consulting environments

• Familiarity with data protection, DevOps, IT infrastructure, or security solutions

• Certification in a modern sales methodology such as MEDDIC, Challenger, or Sandler

• Experience using Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, ZoomInfo, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator

If you are looking to accelerate your career in a growing market and make a meaningful impact within a category that continues to expand, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply today and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will reach out if your background aligns with our client’s needs.

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