Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
🚀 Salesforce Military Fellowship – Account Executive (AE) Track
Corporate Fellowship Program | 12-Week SkillBridge Opportunity
Hosted by: Salesforce
Partner Organization: Hiring Our Heroes (HOH)
Location: On-site Monday–Thursday in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York City, Denver, or Chicago
Cohort Period: 12 Weeks
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About the Fellowship:
Salesforce, recently recognized as Forbes’ #1 Best Place to Work for Military Veterans and Spouses, is proud to partner with Hiring Our Heroes to provide a structured, high-impact fellowship that prepares transitioning service members and military spouses for a career as a Salesforce Account Executive (AE).
This fellowship provides immersive, hands-on experience in technology sales, world-class training, and mentorship designed to support potential full-time employment based on performance and business need.
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What is an Account Executive (AE)?
Account Executives at Salesforce serve as trusted advisors to small and medium-sized businesses. They build relationships, assess customer needs, and recommend solutions powered by Salesforce’s #1 CRM platform. AEs help organizations streamline operations, solve challenges, and accelerate growth.
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Fellowship Overview:
- During this 12-week program, Fellows will participate in:
- Professional Development
- Dedicated Host Manager committed to supporting your growth
- Clear development plan with feedback, coaching, and career guidance
- On-the-Job Experience
- Hands-on exposure to the full sales cycle alongside experienced Salesforce AEs
- Opportunity to support prospecting, discovery, customer engagements, and solution positioning
- World-Class Sales Training
- Training in communication, strategic questioning, negotiation, and customer relationship management
- Exposure to Salesforce tools, sales methodologies, and best practices
Successful completion of the fellowship may lead to consideration for full-time AE opportunities based on performance, skills demonstrated, and business availability.
Ideal Candidate Profile - We welcome applicants with diverse military backgrounds and all MOS/ratings. Candidates who excel typically demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
- Ability to build relationships and understand customer needs
- Problem-solving ability and resourcefulness
- Interest in technology, sales, or customer-facing work
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Skills Developed During the Fellowship:
- Customer discovery and needs assessment
- Strategic communication and value-based selling
- CRM proficiency and sales process execution
- Territory planning and pipeline management
- Leadership, resilience, and professional presence
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Location Requirements:
Fellows must be available Monday–Thursday on-site at one of the following Salesforce hubs:
đź“Ť San Francisco, CA
đź“Ť Atlanta, GA
đź“Ť New York City, NY
đź“Ť Denver, CO
đź“Ť Chicago, IL
How to Apply -Â Interested candidates should use this link to schedule a 1:1 conversation to learn more! (https://calendar.app.google/o6PVzHbMy6WdpZVq7).
