Named Account Executive - Central Government, Netherlands

Empower Digital Transformation in the Dutch Public Sector with Salesforce

At Salesforce, we’re more than the world’s #1 CRM—we’re The Customer Company, combining AI, data, and trusted CRM to help organizations deliver smarter, faster, and more human services. We believe in using technology as a force for good—and nowhere is that more critical than in the public sector.

We’re now looking for a Named Account Executive to join our growing Public Sector team, focusing on strategic partnerships with Central Government organizations in the Netherlands. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at a national level, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of government services.

Your Role: Guide Central Government Through Transformation

As a Named Account Executive for Central Government, you'll work with some of the most influential public sector bodies in the Netherlands—ministries, executive agencies, and national institutions. Your mission is to help them modernize operations, improve citizen engagement, and unlock the full potential of digital government through Salesforce technology.

• Own and grow a defined portfolio of central government accounts across the Netherlands.

• Lead complex sales cycles, from discovery through to close, aligning Salesforce solutions to key strategic initiatives.

• Develop trusted relationships with senior public sector stakeholders and decision-makers at CxO and Director level.

• Co-create digital transformation programs that drive citizen trust, transparency, and service efficiency.

• Collaborate across Salesforce teams, including industry experts, architects, solution engineers, and partners.

• Represent Salesforce at key public sector forums, roundtables, and industry events.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in enterprise software sales, ideally in or to central government or large public institutions.

• A strong understanding of the Dutch central government landscape, policy priorities, and digital transformation goals.

• Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales with long sales cycles.

• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at executive levels.

• Fluency in Dutch and English.

• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for public value creation through technology.

Why Join Salesforce?

• Help national government bodies modernize and better serve millions of citizens.

• Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-led public sector team.

• Work with cutting-edge technology across AI, automation, data, and CRM.

• Access world-class learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

• Join a company ranked among the World’s Best Workplaces—with a culture rooted in trust, innovation, and impact.

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Central Government in the Netherlands? Join Salesforce and play a vital role in transforming public services at scale.

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