The Senior Account Executive is an enterprise software sales role, emphasizing new business development within a team-oriented matrix. Senior Account Executives are tasked with securing new business and customer expansion with Executive-level buyers and influencers at Government customers.

Successful candidates will build relationships and identifying Workiva solutions and services that align with customer needs to drive customer acquisition within an assigned territory. Sales growth is achieved through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery, and training.

What You’ll Do 

• Actively seek sales opportunities in collaboration with Inside Sales, Solution Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities

• Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform,

• Skillfully address objections, removing obstacles and finding solutions to various customer 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 execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure the sale

• 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

• Share knowledge, successes, lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of sales experience in a related role, selling to Executive-level buyers in enterprise technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) or similar complex solution sales

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to senior executives at Government customers

• 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 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 team and customer meetings and events

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

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 [email protected].

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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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