Account Solution Engineer, Higher Education

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solution Cycle – Collaborate closely with account executives, product specialists, and partners to drive the technical aspects of the sales cycle from discovery to close.
• Understand Institutional Needs – Engage with education institutions to deeply understand their unique challenges and strategic goals, mapping them to Salesforce’s solutions. This role will primarily align to large higher education institutions; however you will have the opportunity for exposure and support of non-traditional and K-12 organizations as well.
• Position Salesforce as a Strategic Partner – Clearly articulate how Salesforce platform and products, including but not limited to Agentforce for Education, align to institutional initiatives. Prepare, build, and present tailored demonstrations that showcase Salesforce solutions aligned to institutions' strategic and technical goals
• Apply Industry and Technical Expertise – Translate education business processes into impactful technology solutions, differentiating Salesforce capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support RFP and Proposal Processes – Lead the technical response to RFPs and RFIs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and clearly demonstrating Salesforce’s value.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work effectively with account teams, solution specialists, professional services, and Salesforce partners to align Salesforce solutions with institutional needs.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends – Continuously build expertise in education challenges and technology trends, incorporating insights into solution recommendations.
• Achieve Performance Goals – Meet quarterly and annual objectives related to customer engagement, solution development, and revenue contribution (NNAOV).
• Invest in Professional Growth – Participate in training, certifications, and mentorship programs to continuously enhance expertise and effectiveness in the role.
• Drive Consumption & Value Realisation - Support consumption and activation efforts — including account QBRs, health checks, and technical workshops — to drive product adoption, NCR, and reduce attrition risk.
• Consumption Estimation & Use Case Scoping - Partner with account teams to define and document use cases, estimate credit consumption, and build consumption plans that set customers up for successful adoption of AI and Data products.