Account Executive, Tableau Specialist (Federal Government)
Salesforce Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where human agents drive customer success. We are looking for a results-driven Account Executive to join the Tableau team, partnering with Australia's Federal Government to enable better, faster, and more transparent decisions through data.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the sales cycle for a defined set of federal government accounts, from identifying opportunities to closing strategic deals.
Develop tailored account plans aligned to government goals, procurement processes, and stakeholder priorities.
Build strong, trusted relationships with key public sector decision-makers, influencers, and executives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with BDRs, Pre-Sales, Legal, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver impactful, value-led engagements.
Showcase Tableau's capabilities in solving real-world government data challenges—driving transformation across services and departments.
Maintain high standards of CRM forecasting and account documentation, enabling proactive and data-driven sales strategies.
What We're Looking For
A successful track record in enterprise or public sector solution selling, ideally in SaaS, analytics, or data platforms.
Prior experience working with or selling into federal government agencies (APS experience highly desirable).
Understanding of government procurement, funding cycles, and digital transformation objectives.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills, especially within structured, complex organisations.
A Canberra-based team player who is comfortable leading engagements with government clients and collaborating across Salesforce teams.
What's in it for you
Join a global leader consistently ranked among the best places to work.
Do work that matters, with real-world impact on public policy, transparency, and service delivery.
Work with autonomy and purpose in a high-performing, collaborative team.
Access outstanding benefits:
7 days of paid volunteer leave per year + donation matching
Health, Life, Trauma & Income insurance
Monthly wellness allowance
Parental leave benefits
Flexible time off
Generous learning, development, and career progression support
IVF, Adoption and Fertility Support programs
About Tableau, a Salesforce Company
Tableau helps people see and understand data. As a leading analytics platform, Tableau enables organisations to simplify complex data challenges and unlock insights for better decision-making. Together with Salesforce, we're transforming how organisations work, fostering innovation, and creating value for customers and their communities.
About Salesforce
Salesforce, the Customer Success Platform and the world's #1 CRM, empowers companies to connect with their customers in new ways. With a strong commitment to trust, equality, and innovation, Salesforce is proud to be consistently recognised as one of the best places to work globally.
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