Business Account Executive Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Business Account Executive jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay across enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include Google, Brex, and Okta. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
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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.
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.
About Platform Cloud
Join us at Platform Cloud, where we empower organizations to innovate swiftly and meet evolving business needs with a comprehensive suite of tools for application development and management. Our platform includes capabilities such as Low Code AppDev, Customization, Integration, Data Management, Security & Compliance, and Automation. With the addition of Agentforce, Platform is the ultimate toolkit for building AI-powered applications rapidly, transforming every line of business. Discover more about Agentforce & AI App Development and Salesforce Data Security & Privacy
Your Focus
As our Platform Specialist Sales team expands, we're excited to welcome passionate individuals who are eager to drive Platform Data Security, Governance and ALM opportunities. You'll focus on Platform Data Security, Governance and ALM opportunities across our Canada GRB book of business. If you're enthusiastic about the potential of AI in enhancing the SF Platform and enriching user experiences, we want to hear from you! You'll also appreciate the critical importance of Data Security & Privacy, ensuring that sensitive information is protected in all environments.
Your Work
In the role of Platform Account Executive, you'll unlock the untapped potential of our Platform by collaborating with Account Owners (Core Account Executives) to deliver relevant insights to your accounts. You'll be responsible for achieving a dedicated quota for Platform Cloud product sales while establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers. This is a Canada-based, quota-carrying role supporting our GRB (Growth Business) segment in partnership with Core Account Executives across the region.
Your responsibilities include:
- Expertise: Become a go-to expert on our Platform portfolio and its value to customers.
- Territory Planning: Create and maintain a dynamic Territory Plan and contribute to Key Account Plans to set yourself up for success.
- Lead Generation: Generate new leads through proactive prospecting and assist your team in qualifying opportunities.
- Sales Success: Exceed annual sales quotas by guiding clients through the full sales cycle, addressing their unique challenges.
- Advocacy: Promote the power of the Platform, sharing customer success stories to illustrate its value.
- Team Collaboration: Enable and educate internal teams to identify and qualify Platform opportunities effectively.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with Salesforce Partners and Consultants to align on strategies and solutions. Deal Management: Strategize, negotiate, and close deals to drive mutual success.
Role Requirements:
- Achiever: Proven track record of meeting sales targets and navigating complex deal cycles in SaaS with tenacity and discipline in SMB Accounts with a minimum of 3 years experience with customers from different sectors (cross industries)
- Platform Passion: Experience in selling similar solutions or a strong understanding of our subject matter across Data Security, Compliance, Governance, Dev Ops and Business Continuity
- Strategist: Ability to develop and execute strategies while inspiring others along the way.
- Curious & Value-Oriented: Strong skills in uncovering customer needs, with a penchant for asking "why" to explore how the Platform can add value.
- Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively with various stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for both the customer and Salesforce.
- Trusted Partner: A commitment to guiding customers on their Salesforce journey with integrity and support. Multi-Tasker: Skillful in managing multiple priorities while driving both immediate sales and long-term strategic pursuits.
Our Team:
Our Specialist Sales team thrives on a collaborative, value-driven selling approach. If you enjoy the excitement of closing deals while contributing to a supportive team environment, you'll find a great fit here. As you focus on the Platform, you'll become an expert on its benefits while playing a key role in our collective success.
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. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 54,800 to CAD 104,800 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.
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. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $62,250 - $103,750 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $68,150 - $114,100 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.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
SalesJob 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.
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.
About Platform Cloud
Join us at Platform Cloud, where we empower organizations to innovate swiftly and meet evolving business needs with a comprehensive suite of tools for application development and management. Our platform includes capabilities such as Low Code AppDev, Customization, Integration, Data Management, Security & Compliance, and Automation. With the addition of Agentforce, Platform is the ultimate toolkit for building AI-powered applications rapidly, transforming every line of business. Discover more about Agentforce & AI App Development and Salesforce Data Security & Privacy
Your Focus
As our Platform Specialist Sales team expands, we're excited to welcome passionate individuals who are eager to drive Platform Data Security, Governance and ALM opportunities. You'll focus on Platform Data Security, Governance and ALM opportunities across our Canada GRB book of business. If you're enthusiastic about the potential of AI in enhancing the SF Platform and enriching user experiences, we want to hear from you! You'll also appreciate the critical importance of Data Security & Privacy, ensuring that sensitive information is protected in all environments.
Your Work
In the role of Platform Account Executive, you'll unlock the untapped potential of our Platform by collaborating with Account Owners (Core Account Executives) to deliver relevant insights to your accounts. You'll be responsible for achieving a dedicated quota for Platform Cloud product sales while establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers. This is a Canada-based, quota-carrying role supporting our GRB (Growth Business) segment in partnership with Core Account Executives across the region.
Your responsibilities include:
- Expertise: Become a go-to expert on our Platform portfolio and its value to customers.
- Territory Planning: Create and maintain a dynamic Territory Plan and contribute to Key Account Plans to set yourself up for success.
- Lead Generation: Generate new leads through proactive prospecting and assist your team in qualifying opportunities.
- Sales Success: Exceed annual sales quotas by guiding clients through the full sales cycle, addressing their unique challenges.
- Advocacy: Promote the power of the Platform, sharing customer success stories to illustrate its value.
- Team Collaboration: Enable and educate internal teams to identify and qualify Platform opportunities effectively.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with Salesforce Partners and Consultants to align on strategies and solutions. Deal Management: Strategize, negotiate, and close deals to drive mutual success.
Role Requirements:
- Achiever: Proven track record of meeting sales targets and navigating complex deal cycles in SaaS with tenacity and discipline in SMB Accounts with a minimum of 3 years experience with customers from different sectors (cross industries)
- Platform Passion: Experience in selling similar solutions or a strong understanding of our subject matter across Data Security, Compliance, Governance, Dev Ops and Business Continuity
- Strategist: Ability to develop and execute strategies while inspiring others along the way.
- Curious & Value-Oriented: Strong skills in uncovering customer needs, with a penchant for asking "why" to explore how the Platform can add value.
- Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively with various stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for both the customer and Salesforce.
- Trusted Partner: A commitment to guiding customers on their Salesforce journey with integrity and support. Multi-Tasker: Skillful in managing multiple priorities while driving both immediate sales and long-term strategic pursuits.
Our Team:
Our Specialist Sales team thrives on a collaborative, value-driven selling approach. If you enjoy the excitement of closing deals while contributing to a supportive team environment, you'll find a great fit here. As you focus on the Platform, you'll become an expert on its benefits while playing a key role in our collective success.
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. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
For Ontario-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is CAD 54,800 to CAD 104,800 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.
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. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $62,250 - $103,750 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $68,150 - $114,100 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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- Banking & Financial Services
Business Account Executive Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business account executive job in San Francisco?
San Francisco hiring concentrates in enterprise SaaS, fintech, and cloud services companies clustered in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay. Candidates who can demonstrate a history of closing mid-market or enterprise deals get the most attention from local employers. Familiarity with consultative sales cycles and CRM platforms is expected, and a network built through San Francisco's active tech and startup community gives applicants a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire business account executives in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring business account executives in San Francisco include Google, Brex, and Okta, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's market is especially active among growth-stage SaaS companies and established enterprise technology firms with Bay Area headquarters or regional offices.
Are there remote business account executive jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though many business account executive roles require in-person client meetings and on-site collaboration, making fully remote positions less common than in purely analytical fields. About 86% of business account executive openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The prospecting and pipeline management portions of the role are most often performed remotely by San Francisco-based teams.
How can I get a business account executive job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is starting as a sales development representative or inside sales associate at a SoMa or Mission Bay SaaS company, where structured sales training programs are common. Many local startups and mid-size tech firms promote SDRs into account executive roles within 12 to 18 months. Candidates who can show early quota attainment, familiarity with outbound prospecting tools, and involvement in San Francisco's startup and sales communities move up faster.
Which industries hire the most business account executives in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most business account executives in San Francisco are Technology & Software and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's concentration of enterprise software headquarters, fintech firms, and professional services companies creates consistent, year-round demand for account executives who can manage complex B2B sales cycles.
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