Obtain new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers
Focus on Workiva’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) suite for the Corporate Commercial team
Collaborate with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists, and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities
Present to customers: utilize needs analysis to deliver compelling demonstrations of the Workiva platform
Handle objections and remove obstacles to gain commitment
Close sales by guiding the sales process and demonstrating value propositions
Regularly update customer relationship management tools and report customer contacts
Provide consistent and accurate forward-looking sales forecasts through pipeline assessment
Strategically plan and execute sales strategy and prioritize selling activities
Gather internal support and optimize internal resources to pursue accounts
Maintain a strong knowledge of Workiva solutions through ongoing training
Requirements
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 experience and education in a related field
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model (preferred)
Ability to demonstrate complex software applications (preferred)
Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex business issues (preferred)
Executive presence; ability to communicate at the most senior level (preferred)
Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and navigate nuances during the sales cycle (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously (preferred)
Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value (preferred)
Capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets (preferred)
Willingness to travel up to 30% for team and corporate meetings
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely
Benefits
On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 143,000.00 - 230,000.00 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
Flexible work arrangements (work from office or remotely within country of employment)
Comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales experienceSoftware as a Service (SaaS)needs analysissales forecastingpipeline assessmentdemonstrating software applicationsnegotiating pricingachieving sales quotasexecutive-level sellingcomplex solution sales
Soft skills
business acumenexecutive presencecommunication skillsability to handle objectionsstrategic planningcollaborationability to manage multiple sales cyclesinfluencer navigationproblem-solvingadaptability