Senior Account Executive – Local Government
Location
Iowa + 4 moreAll locations: Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas
Posted
25 days ago
Salary
$212K - $344K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Actively prospect for sales opportunities while working strategically with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities
• Uses the facts found in the needs analysis phase to present a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform and create a customer belief that they must have Workiva solutions
• Skillfully probes for objections and removes obstacles or eliminates barriers to gain commitment; solves different client challenges, and can pull forward the best possible solution
• Naturally leads the sales process to a close by demonstrating Workiva's value proposition
• Updates customer relationship management tools regularly and timely
• Provides consistent and accurate forward-looking information though pipeline analysis
• Plans and executes sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale
• Gathers internal support to pursue an account
• Prioritize selling activities and follows through in a timely fashion
• Maintain a strong knowledge of Workiva solutions through a commitment to ongoing training
Job Requirements
- 6+ years sales experience in a related role selling enterprise technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) or similar complex solution sales to the SLED market
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
- Experience with MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, or similar sales methodologies
- Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
- Experience selling to office of the CFO and/or CIO at SLED customers
- Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
- Strong business acumen and 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for commission based on sales performance
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
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