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Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword - it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.\nReady to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.\nOverview of the Role:\nWe are looking for a VP Sales Data Foundation to lead a team of Account Executives driving growth across Africa in the integration and data management space, with a focus on MuleSoft and Informatica solutions. 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