Senior Account Executive

Workiva Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workiva Inc. is seeking an Account Executive in Greater London to drive new business and expansion with executive-level buyers across large organizations.

You will sell Workiva’s core platform, collaborate with Solution Sales teams, and deliver multi-solution deals within defined territories. The role requires a proven track record in enterprise platform sales, strong strategic thinking, and a commitment to ongoing training to understand Workiva products and value propositions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales across large customer accounts
• Executive presence and ability to communicate at the most senior level
• Ability to identify influencers vs buyers and navigate sales cycles across large organizations
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex business challenges
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and work remotely as needed

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out sales opportunities with peer Sales, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified pipeline
• Deliver compelling demonstrations of the Workiva platform based on needs analysis
• Address objections and present solutions to client challenges
• Lead the sales process toward a close, showcasing Workiva's value proposition
• Update CRM with customer contacts and pipeline information
• Provide forward-looking information through pipeline analysis for forecasting
• Develop strategic account plans with actions to secure sales success
• Coordinate with internal resources to pursue opportunities and optimize resources
• Prioritize activities and ensure timely follow-through
• Maintain deep knowledge of Workiva products through ongoing training

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Executive-level communication

Strategic account planning

Pipeline development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At Workiva an Account Executive is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies. Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva’s core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales across pre-defined territories. Successful candidates will build relationships and identify solutions that meet customer needs to drive customer acquisition within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training. You will engage with both existing and new clients - leveraging Workiva’s platform to meet their complex business needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enterprise platform sales, exceptional strategic thinking abilities.

What You’ll Do

• Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipeline
• Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform
• Skillfully address customer objections - removing obstacles - and finding solutions to various client challenges
• Lead the sales process naturally - guiding it to a close by effectively showcasing Workiva's value proposition
• Regularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contacts
• Provide consistent and accurate forward-looking information through pipeline analysis to forecast sales
• Develop and deliver strategic account planning with purposeful action to secure sales success
• Rally internal support to pursue an account and optimize internal resources
• Prioritize selling activities and ensure timely follow-through
• Maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindset

What You’ll Need

• Minimum Qualifications 6+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales across large customer accounts Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
• Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model Ability to demonstrate complex software applications Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success across large, enterprise organizations Strong business acumen and an ability to understand complex business challenges Executive presence and an ability to communicate at the most senior level Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycle Ability to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value Consistent demonstration and capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets

Travel Requirement & Working Conditions

Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail].

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