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Lead, Account SE - Higher Education
Location
United States
Posted
89 days ago
Salary
$134.8K - $198.2K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Lead, Account SE - Higher Education
Salesforce
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 Category Sales Job 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. 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. Want to drive innovation in education? Join Salesforce’s Global Public Sector Solution Engineering team and help institutions modernize operations, enhance learner experiences, and improve engagement through cutting-edge technology. As an Account Solution Engineer, you’ll collaborate with sales teams, product experts, and partners to develop tailored solutions that address institutional challenges. From discovery to demonstration, you’ll showcase the power of Salesforce’s platform to optimize the entire student life cycle, streamline administrative processes, and drive long-term transformation. In a fast-paced, results-driven environment, your ability to bridge technology and strategy will be key. You’ll lead technical conversations, articulate business value, and build trust with institutions seeking to innovate. If you thrive on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this role is for you. Responsibilities - Lead the Solution Cycle – Collaborate closely with account executives, product specialists, and partners to drive the technical aspects of the sales cycle from discovery to close. - Understand Institutional Needs – Engage with education institutions to deeply understand their unique challenges and strategic goals, mapping them to Salesforce’s solutions. This role will primarily align to large higher education institutions; however you will have the opportunity for exposure and support of non-traditional and K-12 organizations as well. - Position Salesforce as a Strategic Partner – Clearly articulate how Salesforce platform and products, including but not limited to Agentforce for Education, align to institutional initiatives. Prepare, build, and present tailored demonstrations that showcase Salesforce solutions aligned to institutions' strategic and technical goals - Apply Industry and Technical Expertise – Translate education business processes into impactful technology solutions, differentiating Salesforce capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Support RFP and Proposal Processes – Lead the technical response to RFPs and RFIs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and clearly demonstrating Salesforce’s value. - Collaborate Across Teams – Work effectively with account teams, solution specialists, professional services, and Salesforce partners to align Salesforce solutions with institutional needs. - Stay Ahead of Industry Trends – Continuously build expertise in education challenges and technology trends, incorporating insights into solution recommendations. - Achieve Performance Goals – Meet quarterly and annual objectives related to customer engagement, solution development, and revenue contribution (NNAOV). - Invest in Professional Growth – Participate in training, certifications, and mentorship programs to continuously enhance expertise and effectiveness in the role. - Drive Consumption & Value Realisation - Support consumption and activation efforts — including account QBRs, health checks, and technical workshops — to drive product adoption, NCR, and reduce attrition risk. - Consumption Estimation & Use Case Scoping - Partner with account teams to define and document use cases, estimate credit consumption, and build consumption plans that set customers up for successful adoption of AI and Data products. - Agentforce & AI/Data Use Case Expertise - Develop and present Agentforce and Data360 Cloud use cases tailored to education institutions, including POCs, workshops, and technical deep-dives that demonstrate AI-powered transformation for student success and operational efficiency. Qualifications - 7+ years of combined experience working with Salesforce or other CRM solutions, with a focus on education. - 5+ years of experience in solution engineering, consulting, enterprise software delivery, or customer success. - Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Certifications, Salesforce-preferred, related to generative AI and LLM concepts - Deep understanding of education operations, including student lifecycle management, academic operations (registrar, advising, curriculum management), financial aid, student success initiatives, enrollment, and alumni relations. - Strong technical acumen, with experience configuring and demonstrating Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms in a sales or implementation context. - Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven narratives for stakeholders at all levels—from IT teams to university presidents. - Proven ability to lead discovery sessions, understand institutional challenges, and craft tailored solutions that drive digital transformation in higher education. - Experience with RFP and proposal processes, including developing responses that align with institutional needs and Salesforce’s value proposition. - Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced sales environment. - Curiosity and passion for technology, with a desire to continuously learn, experiment, and stay ahead of industry trends in education and CRM solutions. - Collaborative mindset, able to work cross-functionally with sales, professional services, product teams, and partners to deliver customer success. - Open to travel for client meetings, presentations, and industry events, approximately 40%. - Preferred: Salesforce certifications, including Administrator, Education Cloud Consultant, Data 360 Cert, and Experience Cloud. - Experience with Agentforce for Education, Salesforce Industries (Vlocity), OmniScript, or Industry Common Components is a plus. 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. 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. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. 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Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $132,300.00 - $245,700.00 Skills Desired Commercial Excellence, Communication Skills, Compliance, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Customer Insights, health care industry, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Negotiation Skills, Professional Ethics, Selling Skills, Technical Skills
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Operating with autonomy in a highly dynamic environment, the Ultra‑Rare Disease Territory Account Specialist orchestrates patient‑focused solutions across clinical, operational, and access pathways, informed by a deep understanding of patient flow and ultra‑rare disease access dynamics. While retaining core demand‑generation responsibilities, this role brings expanded focus to access, operational excellence, and continuity of care to help enable timely treatment initiation and sustained patient support. Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Proactively identify and navigate any account‑level challenges, partnering with customers to deliver thoughtful, compliant solutions that support patient care. - Develop and execute Health Care Provider (HCP) and account‑level business plans rooted in shared priorities, informed by clinical insight, access considerations, and operational understanding. - Educate Health Care Providers and practice teams on non‑clinical barriers to care, including access and reimbursement tools relevant to ultra‑rare disease management. - Maintain a strong understanding of patient flow, drug acquisition, and practice dynamics to help support timely treatment initiation and continuity of care. - Collaborate closely with field‑based and home‑office partners to address Health Care Provider needs and share relevant market access insights. - Leverage deep knowledge of the ultra‑rare disease landscape, competitors, and industry trends to anticipate opportunities and navigate evolving challenges. - Analyze territory‑level data and market trends to inform strategy, drive pull‑through, and lead meaningful virtual and in‑person engagements with Health Care Providers. - Lead cross‑functional planning discussions to solve complex Health Care Provider challenges with urgency, alignment, and a patient‑first mindset. - Serve as the primary orchestrator of Novartis resources for assigned Health Care Providers, compliantly coordinating across Medical, Access, and Patient Support teams while personalizing engagement through omni‑channel capabilities. Essential Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university. - Experience (see leveling guidelines below) in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed sales teams within the last 5 years. We also welcome candidates from other complex sales environments such as medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, or B2B sectors, especially where strong field leadership and customer engagement are central to success. For Associate Level opportunities, applicants with limited prior sales experience are encouraged to apply. - Proven track-record of consistent high-performance, and well-versed in navigating and successfully selling to large accounts and key customers. - Self-starter with analytic abilities to seek out, prioritize, and apply relevant information to solve problems to meet the needs of key customers, while also demonstrating ethical leadership and ability to foster environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and laws. - Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border. Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Must have a valid driver’s license. Desirable Requirements: - Experience supporting ultra‑rare or specialty disease states, including familiarity with sophisticated access and reimbursement pathways (e.g., buy‑and‑bill, injectable, or biologic products). - Broad experience across therapeutic areas, patient services, market access, reimbursement models, account strategy, and/or new product launches, with an understanding of engaging Health Care Providers around complex treatment and access pathways. Leveling Guidelines: The position will be filled at level commensurate with experience. - Associate Territory Account Specialist: Recently separated from the US Military with 4+ years of military service in a leadership capacity (Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Company Commander, etc.), or applicants with limited prior sales experience. - Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment, and communicate product information effectively. - Preferred experience in the 2-year Novartis Sales Internship Program; demonstrated proven leadership experience in student sports, fraternities, clubs, activities, and other extracurricular activities. - Territory Account Specialist: 2+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, B2B sectors or sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment and can communicate clinical product information. - Senior Territory Account Specialist: 5+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, B2B sectors or sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment and can communicate clinical product information. - Executive Territory Account Specialist: 10+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, B2B sectors or sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment and can communicate clinical product information. Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving. COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com. For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week. Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between: - Associate Territory Account Specialist: $81,200 and $150,800 per year - Territory Account Specialist: $114,100 and $211,900 per year - Senior Territory Account Specialist: $132,300 and $245,700 per year - Executive Territory Account Specialist: $145,600 and $270,400 per year The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings Salary Range $132,300.00 - $245,700.00 Skills Desired Commercial Excellence, Communication Skills, Compliance, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Customer Insights, health care industry, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Negotiation Skills, Professional Ethics, Selling Skills, Technical Skills
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