The Senior Account Executive - Acquisitions Team is responsible for obtaining new business sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers at new logo customers. Senior 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 build relationships and identify Workiva products and solutions that meet customer needs to drive customer acquisition within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained 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 and partner with the Solutions Consulting team 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
Share knowledge, successes, lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience

Preferred Qualifications

Capability for and track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets
Strong experience and interest in a business development/new logo hunting
Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success with new logo customers
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
Strong business acumen and an ability to understand complex business challenges
Executive presence and an 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

Travel Requirement & 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

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ 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

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status 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.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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Senior Account Executive - Corporate Commercial Accounts - New Customer Acquisitions Team