Account Executive - Insurance

*To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.*Job CategorySalesJob Details****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.**About the opportunity:** The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner to our customers, building robust relationships with key stakeholders and c-suite decision-makers, with a focus on **Insurance accounts in Germany.** This role goes beyond sales; it is about building lasting value and driving customer success through the innovative use of our platform. The candidate will cultivate and enhance customer satisfaction within assigned accounts, craft and deliver a comprehensive account strategy aligned with customer business goals, and navigate the full sales cycle by leveraging various resources to support deal closure. The AE will prioritise establishing a qualified target account list and a go-to-market strategy, communicating the outstanding benefits of Salesforce solutions to foster customer growth and expand Salesforce's footprint within existing accounts through strategic planning and execution.Key Responsibilities* Drive acquisition and growth of key accounts within the insurance sector* Develop and execute go-to-market strategies in close collaboration with internal teams across product, marketing, and delivery* Build and nurture a strong network of client stakeholders, especially at C-level and decision-making levels* Understand customer pain points and industry challenges, aligning our solutions to deliver high business value – including digital platforms, data analytics, and cloud services* Lead complex sales cycles from discovery to close, including high-value deal structuring and contract negotiations* Maintain a healthy pipeline through active prospecting, qualification, and CRM-based forecasting* Monitor market trends and competitor offerings; represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferencesRequirements* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, IT, Insurance Management, or a related field* Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise B2B solution sales, ideally with a focus on insurance or financial services* Strong knowledge of the insurance industry, including business models, digital transformation, and regulatory dynamics* Proven track record of winning and growing complex customer accounts, ideally involving multi-stakeholder sales cycles* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills – comfortable engaging at executive level* Strategic mindset with a hands-on, self-driven approach and entrepreneurial spirit* Fluent in English (business level) and GermanUnleash Your PotentialWhen 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. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this .We warmly invite applications from individuals with a severe disability status (Schwerbehinderung). Salesforce is committed to equality and creating a workplace that reflects society. We set ambitious goals for representation, emphasize accessibility and inclusion, and continuously learn and improve. 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