Strategic Account Executive – Financial Services

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

Location

Arizona + 1 moreAll locations: Arizona, California

Posted

38 days ago

Salary

$212K - $344K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipeline • Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform • Skillfully address customer objections - removing obstacles - and finding solutions to various client 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 • 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 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
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant career experience
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Experience achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets by selling multiple solutions across enterprise customers in a platform sales approach
  • Experience selling to the office of the CFO
  • Experience selling to Financial Services 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

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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