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Workday Sales Director

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PwC UK

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a proven sales track record in the Workday ecosystem, strong leadership, stakeholder management skills, commercial acumen, and an awareness of industry trends.
  • You will develop sales strategies, grow the pipeline, close deals, build internal networks, lead proposals, negotiate contracts, maintain Workday relationships, coach the team, and provide sales forecasts.

Requirements

  • Proven demonstrable sales track record in the Workday eco-system
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.
  • Experience in complex, matrixed organisations and stakeholder management.
  • Motivational skills and adaptability.
  • Commercial acumen and risk awareness.
  • Influencing, negotiating, and facilitation skills.
  • Awareness of emerging industry trends and curiosity.

Responsibilities

  • Develop our sales strategy and approach
  • Grow and strengthen our sales pipeline, building on input from PwC colleagues as well as self-generated leads.
  • Convert opportunities and close deals to win work, both working as an individual and as part of a team.
  • Build a strong internal network within PwC, including with our Industry and Client Account teams,
  • Lead and contribute to proposals, and RFP responses
  • Negotiate engagement contracts for strong profitable work, and do so in compliance with PwC internal policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Workday, partnering where appropriate, and using influence to secure referrals
  • Coach and encourage our client facing Workday team in sales situations
  • Provide sales forecasts and growth metrics to our leadership

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Sales Director role?

The primary focus of the Sales Director role is to enhance sales capability within the Workday HCM and Payroll team by developing and executing a sales strategy.

What will the Sales Director be responsible for in terms of sales strategy?

The Sales Director will be responsible for developing our sales strategy and approach, as well as growing and strengthening our sales pipeline.

Will the Sales Director work independently or as part of a team?

The Sales Director will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team to convert opportunities and close deals.

How important is networking within the organization for this role?

Building a strong internal network within PwC, including collaboration with Industry and Client Account teams, is very important for this role.

What types of documents will the Sales Director be involved in creating?

The Sales Director will lead and contribute to proposals and RFP responses.

What negotiation responsibilities does the Sales Director have?

The Sales Director will negotiate engagement contracts to secure profitable work while ensuring compliance with PwC internal policies and procedures.

How will the Sales Director interact with Workday as a partner?

The Sales Director will develop and maintain relationships with Workday, partnering where appropriate, and using influence to secure referrals.

Will the Sales Director be expected to coach any team members?

Yes, the Sales Director will coach and encourage the client-facing Workday team during sales situations.

What kind of forecasts will the Sales Director provide?

The Sales Director will provide sales forecasts and growth metrics to the leadership team.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

Candidates should have a proven sales track record in the Workday ecosystem, strong communication and leadership abilities, and experience in complex organizational structures and stakeholder management.

Building trust in society and solving important problems.

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

  • Act with integrity

    Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.

  • Make a difference

    Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.

  • Care

    Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.

  • Work together

    Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.

  • Reimagine the possible

    Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Income Protection

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Death in Service

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Critical Illness Cover