Workday Senior Account Executive

Skillsearch; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Workday partner in the UK is seeking an experienced Workday Account Executive to lead strategic growth across the DACH region. The role involves managing the enterprise sales cycle, developing client relationships, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in Workday enterprise sales, excellent communication skills, and fluency in both German and English. This is a unique chance to join a people-first organization focused on growth and transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Workday enterprise sales or SaaS solutions.
• Experience managing complex sales processes.
• Comfortable managing multi-stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end enterprise sales cycle.
• Identify and pursue new Workday opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Skills

Workday enterprise sales

SaaS solutions

C-suite engagement

Fluent in German and English

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Workday Account Executive ready to lead strategic growth across enterprise services in a fast-paced, high-impact environment?

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist Workday partner where you’ll play a key role in building new business, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering high-value solutions to clients across the DACH region.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle, including pipeline development, pitching, proposal delivery, negotiations, and legal coordination
• Identify, pursue and win new Workday opportunities, with a focus on new clients and strategic growth
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers by applying a consultative approach, deeply understanding their business challenges and aligning solutions that deliver measurable impact
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including delivery, marketing, legal and operations, to deliver strong, client-focused outcomes
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and work closely with strategic technology and channel partners to create joint value
• Accurately forecast revenue and maintain a healthy pipeline to support quarterly and annual sales targets
• Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to help shape client solutions and drive innovation

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record in Workday enterprise sales or SaaS solutions, with a strong understanding of Workday’s HCM or Financials suite
• Experience owning complex sales processes, including proposal writing, C-suite engagement and contract negotiation
• Comfortable managing multi-stakeholder relationships and working in a collaborative team structure
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in both German and English
• A proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to think creatively to solve client problems and differentiate offerings

This is a great opportunity to join a people-first business that embraces difference, champions inclusive hiring, and supports continuous growth.

If you're looking to take your Workday career to the next level while helping major clients achieve their transformation goals, apply now or reach out to Richard Fisher - [e-mail]