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Client Director - (Salesforce Account Executive, within CBS/TMT/MAE)
Department: Sales
Location: United States, Remote (Preferred Markets: SF/Bay Area, Atlanta, New York/Tri-State Area)
Summary
As we gear up for 2025's continued growth (and beyond!), Thunder is looking for dedicated Services sellers who:
- Bring a successful track record of solution selling within the Salesforce partner ecosystem, and credibility with a deep POV in CBS, TMT, or MAE
- Are a lead-gen engine and strive to surpass their metrics
- Are passionate about building relationships, and collaboratively solves problems with customers and channel partners alike
- Understand how to credibly scope consulting deals from a technical lens and work closely with project/engagement teams who are delivering the scope of work sold
- Demonstrate Thunder’s core values by leading with transparency, empathy, ownership and adaptability - with a good dose of grit!
“Day to Day” Role Responsibilities
- Sell Thunder’s best-in-class Salesforce multi-cloud implementation and managed services offerings
- Hit and exceed expected Sales metrics, to include conducting at least 4 meaningful meetings a day
- Partner with clients in the CBS, TMT or MAE verticals, serving as a trusted advisor, creating and executing tailored business plans for consistent sales engagement process
- Interact strategically with the sales teams at Salesforce and their partners to establish new business relationships within the vertical
- Develop account strategy according to Thunder Sales Playbook, in partnership with practice leaders
- Target, nurture, and grow key/buyer influencer relationships
- Execute successful delivery hand-off by onboarding consultants thoroughly at the start of new projects
- Ensure quality and client satisfaction via high-value touchpoints throughout projects
- Partner consistently with Thunder Delivery leaders for successful sales outcomes
- Update key activities in Salesforce CRM daily and keep pipeline deals accurately updated per the Thunder Sales playbook
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 2-5 years of success in establishing new business relationships along with managing and growing your accounts within the Salesforce Partner ecosystem
- 2 years’ experience selling services into the Salesforce ecosystem, with a strong reputation with Salesforce stakeholders
- Experience partnering with Salesforce as an ISV partner
- Credible Salesforce Delivery and technical knowledge base
- Consultative selling approach aligned with business needs and the corresponding Salesforce cloud product mix
- Best-in-class communication and strategic presentation skills (ex. deck creation, thought leadership)
- Winning record of overachievement on sales goals and accountability to metrics
- Appetite for learning new skills and developing new knowledge sets
- Proficient with Google/G-Suite tools, Salesforce.com, Slack, MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and other productivity tools
- Current Thunder Sales tech stack: Salesforce CRM, Gong, Asana, Certinia (PSA)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certification(s)
- Sales Methodology training/certification
Salary Range: This role offers a competitive salary range for new hires of $128,000 - $148,000 base salary. This is a "50/50" sales compensation plan, and the salary range is just one component of the total compensation package - which will also include variable/incentive pay (commissions) and stock options - and will be commensurate with job-relevant experience, qualifications, and location.
Life@Thunder
The Perks:
- Blue California Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance. No waiting period and better than most start-ups you've worked for!
- Stock options in a fast-moving, growth company - all employees have ownership in what we are building
- Real Opportunity to Develop your Salesforce Through Mentorship Certifications
- People-First Leave Policies and Benefits
- $1,800 Technology/Computer/Home Office Stipend
Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.
U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $128,000 - $148,000
