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Senior Account Executive - Enterprise - New Accounts
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$212K - $344K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for obtaining new logo sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies on our Strategic Commercial Team. Senior 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 acquisition within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training.
You will engage with new 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 in the region.
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 the Solution Consulting team 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
What You'll Need
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience and interest in a business development/new logo hunting role.
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 customer meetings and events
Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 212,000.00 - 344,000.00 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.
Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status 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 talentacquisition@workiva.com.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
#LI-EK1Job 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.
- Strong experience and interest in a business development/new logo hunting role.
- 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 customer meetings and events.
- Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office.
Benefits
- On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 212,000.00 - 344,000.00 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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