Full-time · Hybrid

MuleSoft Account Executive, Aerospace & Defense

This is a high-impact sales role focused on the critical Aerospace and Defense sector, requiring a sophisticated hunter-farmer hybrid approach. You will be responsible for driving massive digital transformation projects through MuleSoft's integration platform while managing complex relationships with Government System Integrators. It is a premier opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to leverage the Salesforce brand to solve large-scale enterprise challenges.

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Hiring company

Salesforce

McLean, Virginia, United States · Posted 26 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact sales role focused on the critical Aerospace and Defense sector, requiring a sophisticated hunter-farmer hybrid approach. You will be responsible for driving massive digital transformation projects through MuleSoft's integration platform while managing complex relationships with Government System Integrators. It is a premier opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to leverage the Salesforce brand to solve large-scale enterprise challenges.

The hiring side

About Salesforce

Salesforce is an enterprise organisation working in information technology / software, based in McLean, Virginia, United States.

Industry

Information Technology / Software

Size

Enterprise

Location

McLean, Virginia, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business within existing accounts and untapped market segments
  • Lead strategic initiatives for xRM, analytics, and application platforms
  • Develop and maintain long-term account strategies aligned with client business goals
  • Coordinate with internal Salesforce resources to ensure unified account management
  • Evangelize the Salesforce platform as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders

Essential

  • Minimum of 10 years in quota-carrying software or technology sales
  • Proven track record of success in Enterprise-level sales
  • Extensive experience selling specifically into Government System Integrators (GSIs)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow existing named accounts
  • Expertise in articulating ROI and solution-based selling
  • Strong executive presence and ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders

Preferred

  • Residency in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area
  • Previous experience with xRM, analytics, or application platform sales
  • Background in the Aerospace & Defense industry vertical
  • Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary sales teams (Core, Cloud, and Prime AEs)

Key Skills

Whitespace prospectingConsultative sellingAccount planning and strategyObjection handlingDiscovery and needs analysisBusiness acumenResource orchestrationCollaborative teamworkCoachable mindsetResilience and competitive drive

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Comprehensive health and wellness resources
  • Access to AI-powered productivity tools (Agentforce)
  • Inclusive 'Ohana' company culture
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Work-life balance support programs
  • Collaborative and high-energy work environment

Next step

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