define the strategic direction and operational execution across the Commercial Financial Services business for the OU Data Foundation, encompassing MuleSoft and Informatica.
lead sales managers and Account Executives, driving disciplined revenue performance, deep customer engagement, and strong alignment across all Data Foundation and Clouds teams.
maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for growing the company’s customer base.
set and execute an aggressive customer acquisition strategy to generate annual growth in ACV bookings.
provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting.
manage overall sales process, and set appropriate metrics for sales funnel management.
plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels.
work cross-functionally across the business, with Account Development, Solution Engineering, Consulting Services, Customer Success, Channels, etc.
build strong team unity, internal connections, and cross-functional collaboration across the entire Salesforce eco-system (e.g., Core Sales, Marketing, Alliances).
establish trusted relationships with key corporate teams, including; industry marketing, product development, product management and recruiting.
engage regularly at the C-level in customer organizations, acting as the executive sponsor and representing the comprehensive MuleSoft and Informatica portfolio.
Requirements
2nd or 3rd line leadership experience leading sales teams (preferred)
Strong track record of recruiting, developing and retaining an impactful sales organization.
Consistent overachievement of quota and revenue goals.
10+ years in software and/or applications sales (ideally an IT-centric solution/application software, selling primarily to the CxO)
Experience selling transformational Data Foundation technology solutions — including integration, data management, and automation preferred
A passion for and/or deep functional/technical knowledge of MuleSoft, Informatica, and/or the broader Salesforce Data Foundation portfolio.
Proven track record of building satisfied, loyal and reference-able customers.
C-suite level resources, aligned with Area Vice Presidents, Regional Vice Presidents, Account Executives and internal leadership teams to present a single front internally and help represent a single vision for our customers.
Proven success working within a highly matrixed organization and establishing strong relationships across all functions.