Senior Account Executive – Local Government

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

Location

Iowa + 4 moreAll locations: Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas

Posted

27 days ago

Salary

$212K - $344K / year

Seniority

Senior

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 • 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 • 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 • Naturally leads the sales process to a close by demonstrating Workiva's value proposition • Updates customer relationship management tools regularly and timely • Provides consistent and accurate forward-looking information though pipeline analysis • Plans and executes sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale • 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 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

  • 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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