Account Executive

vor 2 Wochen

Home Office, Schweiz Workiva Vollzeit

The Account 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. Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva’s core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales.

This role will be focused on Workiva's customer accounts the Swiss market. An extensive background successfully selling into this market segment is critical for this role.

What You’ll Do- Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipeline- Utilise 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 optimise internal resources- Prioritise 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 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- Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model-
- 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

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

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

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