Posted:
12/19/2024, 12:02:05 AM
Location(s):
North Holland, Netherlands ⋅ Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
Workday’s Sales teams are driven by a passion for our products and the success of our customers in selling our best in class cloud solutions. We’re a diverse group of people with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the Nordic region.About the Role
This incredible opportunity is focused on leading, coaching and developing a team of Account Executives who sell Workday’s applications into Net New Large Enterprise customers. As a highly visible leadership position within the region, the role requires an individual who has demonstrable experience of consistent sales leadership, preferably in the SaaS market. Successful Regional Sales Directors at Workday demonstrates a strong ability to drive account development, pipeline generation activities and manage an equitable territory distribution model where team members each have the opportunity to achieve their sales goals. They will also be capable of developing and managing executive relationships by conducting business driven discussions, whilst also lead negotiation planning, strategy and execution. They demonstrate significant executive presence and bring experience of business transformation in the large enterprise, preferably across multiple verticals.
About You
Successful track record as a first or second line leader ideally focussed on new business acquisition
Experience from the SaaS industry and working within the business applications or digital transformation space
Demonstrable results in leading teams within complex, team-based sales environments
Proven ability in managing complex sales cycles from start to finish with a track record of successful revenue attainment
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday
Experience in managing a team of highly skilled opportunity-creating and business-transformational Account Executives
Excellent skills in English as well as Dutch
Skills and Competencies
True passion for delivering results through others
High level of accountability in a high growth environment
Well above-average written and verbal communication skills
Proven as a self-starter, fast-learner, and agent of change
Team player and excellent orchestrator
Proficiency across a variety of selling methodologies, with existing track record of coaching or teaching these skills
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Website: https://workday.com/
Headquarter Location: Pleasanton, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2005
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Series F
Industries: Enterprise Software ⋅ Human Resources ⋅ SaaS ⋅ Software