Strategic Account Executive - Expansions Team

Workiva Inc.; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 212 000 - 345 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Commission on sales

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

401(k) match

Benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Workiva Inc. is seeking a Strategic Account Executive todrive expansion sales with executive-level buyers across large customer accounts. You will collaborate across Sales teams to deliver multi-solution deals, leveraging the Workiva platform to meet complex business needs.

The role emphasizes strategic account planning, relationship building, and ongoing training to deepen product knowledge. Travel up to 30% is expected, with remote work eligible within the US.

Qualificações

• 6+ years experience in enterprise technology or complex solution sales across large accounts.
• Proven track record selling SaaS platforms to executives and influencers.
• Executive presence with ability to communicate at senior levels.

Responsabilidades

• Actively seek sales opportunities with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities.
• Partner with Solutions Consulting to demonstrate Workiva platform and create customer belief in value of Workiva solutions.
• Address objections and guide deals to closure through showcasing Workiva's value proposition.
• Lead the sales process from discovery to close and maintain timely follow-up with customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and provide forward-looking pipeline reporting.

Conhecimentos

Enterprise technology sales

SaaS sales

Executive presence

Strategic account planning

Relationship building

Formação académica

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for obtaining customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies. Strategic Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva's core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales across our largest customer accounts.

Successful candidates will build relationships and identify Workiva products and solutions that meet customer needs to drive customer expansions within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training.

You will engage with existing customers - 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, and a deep understanding of the top tier organizations.

What You’ll Do

• Actively seek sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities
• Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to partner with solution consulting team to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform, in partnerships with the Solutions Consulting Team, creating a customer belief in the necessity of Workiva solutions
• Skillfully address objections, removing obstacles to gain commitment, solving various client problems with the best possible solution
• Lead the sales process naturally - guiding it to closure 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

• Proven track record in enterprise platform sales
• Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering SaaS sales success across large, enterprise organizations
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex business issues
• Executive presence; 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
• Capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets

Travel Requirements and 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

Workiva will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

• On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 212,000.00 - 345,000.00 USD Annual
• Eligible for commission based on sales performance
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

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.

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