Solution Sales Executive - Environmental, Social, Governance

October 17

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Workiva

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Government Reporting • Internal Controls • Section 16 • SEDAR Reporting • SOX

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💸 Finance

💰 $689.3k Venture Round on 2014-10

Description

• Responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers • Focused on Workiva’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) platform and Carbon Accounting solution • Build relationships and identify Workiva products and solutions that meet customer needs • Drive customer acquisition within an assigned territory • Sales growth through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training • Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipeline • Utilize information gathered during needs analysis to deliver 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 CRM 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 • Maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through ongoing training and a growth mindset

Requirements

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