Workiva is the cloud development company behind Wdesk, a leading enterprise collaboration and work management platform used by thousands of organizations around
Senior Account Executive – Strategic Commercial Acquisitions
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$106K - $172K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Account Executive – Strategic Commercial Acquisitions
Workiva
• 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 deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform, 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
Job Requirements
- 6+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales hunting large customer New Logos
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
- 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
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
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