Senior Account Executive – SLED

Account ExecutiveSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

141 days ago

Salary

$212K - $344K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Actively prospect for sales opportunities while working strategically with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities • Present to Customers: Uses the facts found in the needs analysis phase to present a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform and create a customer belief that they must have Workiva solutions • Handle Objections: Skillfully probes for objections and removes obstacles or eliminates barriers to gain commitment; solves different client challenges, and can pull forward the best possible solution • Close Sales: Naturally leads the sales process to a close by demonstrating Workiva’s value proposition • Report Customer Contacts: Updates customer relationship management tools regularly and timely • Forecast Sales: Provides consistent and accurate forward-looking information though pipeline analysis • Plan Sales Strategy: Plans and executes sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale • Optimize Internal Resources: Gathers internal support to pursue an account • Prioritize selling activities and follows through in a timely fashion • Maintain a strong knowledge of Workiva solutions through a commitment to ongoing training

Job Requirements

  • 6+ years sales experience in a related role selling enterprise technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) or similar complex solution sales to the SLED market
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
  • Experience with MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, or similar sales methodologies
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Experience selling to office of the CFO and/or CIO at SLED customers
  • Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
  • 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

  • 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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