The Account Executive is responsible for obtaining new logo and customer expansion sales opportunities from executive-level buyers and influencers in both private and publicly traded companies. Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva’s core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales.

Successful candidates will establish connections, identifying Workiva solutions and services that align with customer needs to facilitate customer acquisition within a specific territory. Sales growth is achieved through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery, and training.

What You’ll Do 

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 

Develop and execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure the sale

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

4+ 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

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model

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

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

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, 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.

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