SVP, Solution Engineering Data Foundation
On-siteGenève, Geneva, Switzerland or Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Lead and scale the Data Foundation Global Solution Engineering organization across EMEA, UKI, LATAM, and ANZ as a unified international team. Champion the Agentic Enterprise vision by positioning the full Data Foundation portfolio as the foundation for customers' evolving AI, data, automation, and digital transformation priorities. Drive continuous innovation in solution selling strategies while building and sustaining trusted C-level relationships with strategic customers to guide complex digital transformation initiatives. Partner closely with Sales leadership to co-develop and execute go-to-market strategies aligned to growth objectives, and establish strong collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Innovation teams to ensure alignment with the product roadmap. Serve as a cultural ambassador and model Salesforce values while fostering diversity, inclusion, and high performance across the global organization.
Required Qualifications
- Strategic thought partner to the EVP of INTL with high influence to the Global C-Suite in collaboration with EVP of Global Solutions, contributing to technology vision and differentiated points of view that influence product strategy and market direction
- Extensive pre-sales leadership or consulting experience in enterprise software – particularly within Sales, Marketing, Service, or Support solutions – with a strong sales orientation and commercial acumen
- Proven ability to build and grow trusted relationships at the C-level, with a consistent track record of selling and shaping value-based solutions, particularly with CIOs and senior IT stakeholders
- A strong technical acumen and ability to translate technical complex concepts in a simple yet comprehensive way to non-technical and technical professionals alike (Experience with Integration, API Management, Data Management Platforms, Data Governance, Master Data Management etc.)
- Experience leading complex enterprise transformations, including shaping multi-phase roadmaps and driving business innovation at scale
- Demonstrated success in scaling high-performing global pre-sales or consulting organizations, with a commitment to operational excellence and a growth mindset
- Strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue and performance goals, while fostering an environment of team development, collaboration, and accountability
- Passion for technology, innovation, and enabling customer success – paired with a forward-thinking mindset and ability to anticipate market trends
- Inspirational people leader with a passion for developing talent, unlocking potential, and cultivating future leaders
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical and business concepts to a variety of audiences
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