Job Description
Salesforce is looking for an experienced Regional Vice President (RVP), Platform & Security to lead and grow our Platform & Security business across the United Kingdom & Ireland (UKI) region. This senior sales management role mirrors our existing RVP structure in other regions and will play a pivotal part in accelerating our Platform & Security revenue in one of our most strategic markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Account Executives (AEs) and Specialists focused on Platform & Security solutions across UKI
- Define and execute the regional go-to-market strategy for Platform & Security (Salesforce Shield, Event Monitoring, Security Center, Platform, Data Cloud, etc.)
- Drive revenue growth by owning the regional forecast and delivering against quarterly and annual targets
- Operate in a co-prime / matrix model, partnering closely with Core AEs, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive complex, multi-product deals
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers and prospects across UKI
- Coach and mentor the team on strategic selling, deal qualification, and pipeline management
- Collaborate with EMEA and Global leadership to align on priorities, best practices, and resource allocation
- Represent the voice of the customer internally to influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategy
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a sales management or leadership role, ideally in enterprise software / SaaS
- Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets in a regional or territory leadership capacity
- Experience managing and coaching high-performing sales teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong background in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix / co-prime sales model, working across multiple internal teams and stakeholders
Skills & Competencies
- IT sensibility - comfortable navigating conversations around IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation (deep security expertise not required)
- Strong ability to communicate and build relationships with senior leaders and ability to engage at C-level (CIO, CISO, CDO)
- Excellent forecasting and pipeline management discipline
- Ability to influence without authority in a highly matrixed organisation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages a plus
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead a high-growth business in one of Salesforce's most strategic regions
- A collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on career development
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, variable pay, and equity
- Access to Salesforce's world-class enablement, tools, and resources
- 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.
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