Prime Named Account Executive- Mulesoft (Cape Town)

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Hiring Remotely in South Africa
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Cloud • Software
If you’re ready to build your future — and the future of technology — then you’re in the right place.
The Role
Drive net-new enterprise customer acquisition and strategic cross-sell for MuleSoft and Informatica across Cape Town. Own territory planning, prospecting, executive engagement, complex value-based sales cycles, multi-million-euro deal closures, and quota attainment. Partner with Salesforce account executives, solution engineers, professional services, and partners to position Data Foundation solutions for AI, data, and CRM transformations.
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Enterprise Account Executive: Data Foundation (MuleSoft & Informatica)
The Mission
As the Enterprise Account Executive for our Data Foundation team, you are the spearhead for MuleSoft and Informatica in AGM. This isn't just a sales role; it’s a mission to build the "central nervous system" for AGM’s most influential enterprises.
You will operate as a proven hunter within a "scale-up" environment, backed by the global power of Salesforce. Your goal: drive net-new logo acquisition and strategic cross-sell, positioning our unified Data Foundation as the bedrock for AI + Data + CRM transformations.
Key Responsibilities

  • Territory Dominance: Build and execute a sophisticated territory plan for AGM, consistently delivering against high-growth ACV and consumption targets.

  • The "Hunter" Mentality: Convert whitespace into active opportunities. You will own the full cycle - from cold-opening Tier-1 accounts through executive networking to orchestrating multi-million-euro closures.

  • Salesforce Ecosystem Synergy: Master the "Power of One." Co-sell with Salesforce Core AEs, aligning Data Foundation (MuleSoft & Informatica) to the broader Salesforce Customer 360 vision.

  • Strategic Value Selling: Lead complex, value-based sales cycles. You won't just sell tools; you will challenge the status quo, lead with insights, and translate technical capabilities into board-level strategic outcomes.

  • Orchestration: Act as the "CEO of your territory," aligning Solution Engineers, Professional Services, and Partners to ensure customer success and deal momentum

  • Based in CT and responsibility on Eterprise & commercial customers based there, a mix of Retails and Fintech.

Ideal Profile

  • The Track Record: at least 4 years of enterprise software sales with a hunter's DNA. You have a documented history of opening new accounts and overachieving multi-million-euro quotas in growth markets.

  • Domain Expertise: Strong grasp of integration/API trends (REST, event-driven, Microservices) and how they fuel AI and digital agendas. Knowledge of MuleSoft/ Informatica or adjacent middleware/data clouds is highly valued.

  • Salesforce Savvy: Experience co-selling or competing within the Salesforce ecosystem is a major plus. You understand how Data Foundation underpins AI Cloud and Data Cloud.

  • Based in Cape Town - Mandatory

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Skills Required

  • At least 4 years of enterprise software sales experience
  • Documented success opening new accounts and exceeding multi-million-euro quotas
  • Strong understanding of integration and API trends, including REST, event-driven architecture, and microservices
  • Knowledge of MuleSoft, Informatica, or adjacent middleware and data cloud technologies
  • Experience co-selling or competing within the Salesforce ecosystem
  • Must be based in Cape Town

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision options, mental‑health programs, and low‑deductible or heavily subsidized tiers. Feedback suggests offerings like Lyra counseling, care navigation, and wellness reimbursements make access broad and user‑friendly.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental and family benefits are portrayed as robust, including paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers and extensive family‑building support such as fertility, adoption, and doula benefits. Backup childcare and caregiver resources provide practical help across different life stages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off programs are highlighted as generous, with flexible PTO and hybrid options alongside seven days of paid Volunteer Time Off each year. Feedback suggests this combination supports work‑life balance and community engagement.

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