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Senior Solution Sales Executive - Sustainability Reporting (Financial Services)

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Workiva

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • London
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 6+ years in enterprise tech sales, a degree, SaaS understanding, strong business acumen, executive communication skills, and the ability to manage complex sales cycles.
  • You will seek sales opportunities, conduct platform demos, address client objections, lead the sales process, update CRM tools, forecast sales, and collaborate internally to secure deals.

Requirements

  • 6+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales across large customer accounts
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
  • Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success across large, enterprise organizations
  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success across large, enterprise organizations
  • Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value
  • Capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Share knowledge, successes, lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Solution Sales Executive - Sustainability Reporting?

The primary responsibility is to obtain new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in the Financial Services vertical, focusing on Workiva's Sustainability Reporting solutions.

What is the minimum experience required for this role?

The minimum experience required is 6+ years in a related role, specifically in enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales across large customer accounts.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include an understanding of the SaaS business model, demonstrated experience with large enterprise organizations, strong business acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively at senior levels.

Will I be required to travel for this role?

Yes, this role requires up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events.

What tools will I need to use for customer management?

You will be required to regularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contacts.

How does Workiva define its stance on diversity?

Workiva values diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspectives, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

Are there ongoing training requirements in this role?

Yes, there is a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindset required to maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products.

What type of sales strategy will I be expected to execute?

You will need to develop and execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure sales, guiding the process naturally to a close by showcasing Workiva's value proposition.

Is there a requirement for reliable internet access?

Yes, reliable internet access is required for any period of time spent working remotely and not in a Workiva office.

What kind of support is available for applicants with disabilities?

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants can request assistance through the provided email address for the application process.

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Mission & Purpose

Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.