Richard Young

Experienced sales leader and CRM specialist

Richard Young is the Regional Vice President (RVP) of Sales at Salesforce.org, where he focuses on driving sales strategies and fostering partnerships within the nonprofit sector. He has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with a strong background in sales and presales roles.

Previously, Richard has held various positions that have contributed to his expertise in customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise solutions. He is also noted for his involvement in shaping initiatives that support nonprofit organizations, leveraging Salesforce's platform to enhance their operational capabilities.

In addition to his professional achievements, Richard is active on social media, sharing insights related to CRM, public sector challenges, and Salesforce innovations. His LinkedIn profile indicates a commitment to using technology for social good, reflecting his alignment with Salesforce.org's mission.

Highlights

Jul 16 · We Are The Mighty

The day 'Hell rained down' on the only firefighters killed by a foreign power on US soil - We Are The Mighty

May 26 · kfor.com

9 things to know about Hank Williams Jr., who’s turning 72 - kfor.com

Experience

Head of Local Government - Public Sector at Salesforce (May 2022 - Present)

RVP Sales Verticals - Enterprise & Mid Market - Housing, Charity and Non Profit at Salesforce (Feb 2021 - May 2022), RVP Sales at Salesforce - Charity and Non Profit (May 2019 - May 2022), Vice President International at Fonteva (Jan 2018 - May 2019), Sales Director at Fonteva (Dec 2016 - Jan 2018), Director of CRM, EMEA at Bullhorn (May 2015 - Nov 2016)

Education

SDG Certification in Climate Change, Imperial College London (2020), Bsc Hons in Computing, University of Teeside (1990 - 1994), Master of Science - MS in Leadership, Business and Management, University of York (2021)