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Solution Sales Executive - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Financial Services

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The Solution Sales Executive is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies. This solution sales role is focused on our Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions and collaborates with other Workiva sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales to Financial Services Customers.

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 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 experience and education in a related field

 
Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Experience selling to Financial Services customers

  • 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

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $86,000.00 - $138,000.00

✅ 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.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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, 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.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

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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