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Workiva is the cloud development company behind Wdesk, a leading enterprise collaboration and work management platform used by thousands of organizations around
Sales Director – Major Accounts
Location
Illinois + 4 moreAll locations: Illinois | North Carolina | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Texas
Posted
110 days ago
Salary
$308K - $500K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Sales Director – Major Accounts
Workiva
• Develop personalized coaching plans and provide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvement • Mentor and encourage a growth mindset amongst the team • Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges • Assess and set account territory priorities for the team • Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts • Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement • Develop sales plans, strategies, and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs • Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality • Build strong relationships with internal peer teams and leadership to drive strong cross-organization success • Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy • Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed • Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices • Encourage feedback and open communication to ensure all team members feel heard and valued, and to address any issues or concerns
Job Requirements
- 10+ years experience in sales, business administration, or related field
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
- 5+ years of progressive sales management experience, preferably in the software or technology areas
- Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling complex technology or software solutions
- Ability to provide deal support and guidance to sellers on enterprise accounts selling into business lines as well as technical leadership (CIO/CTO)
- Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals
- Exceptional communication skills and business acumen
- Executive presence with the 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 lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
- Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value
Benefits
- On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 308,000.00 - 500,000.00 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
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