Workday

Account Executive - Customer Base ME

Georgia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

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At Workday, we believe in creating a brighter work day for everyone. Our culture is built on putting our people first, fostering happiness, development, and contribution. We encourage our employees to be their authentic selves and embrace their unique talents. Join us as we continue our growth journey and transform the enterprise software market.

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About the Team

The Enterprise Sales team at Workday is a dynamic group dedicated to driving company growth through integrity and innovation. We support each other, foster accountability, and strive for exceptional results. Our team environment encourages personal and professional development, ensuring everyone can bring their best selves to work.

About the Role

As an Account Executive in Workday's Field Sales organization, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth within our existing customer base. You will leverage your extensive experience and consultative selling skills to expand our enterprise solutions within named accounts. This role focuses on driving incremental add-on business and ensuring customer satisfaction through the delivery of long-lasting value.

Responsibilities

  • Strengthen and expand relationships with existing clients, driving revenue growth through upselling and effective deal management.
  • Develop and execute account plans for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources for strategic alignment.
  • Drive strategic add-on and renewal business of Workday solutions within medium enterprise clients.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with pre-sales, digital, value & bid management, marketing, technical, and sales support teams.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8 years of experience in field sales, selling enterprise SaaS/cloud-based ERP, HCM, financial, planning, and analytics solutions, or cloud software/applications to C-level executives.
  • 5 years of experience building relationships with medium enterprise customers for add-on or incremental business, consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
  • 5 years of experience in developing long-term account strategies with existing customers.
  • 5 years of track record in value selling, driving customer engagement and sales for complex enterprise solutions with long sales cycles by effectively highlighting product value.

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience managing longer deal cycles (beyond 6 months) with medium to large deal sizes.

Skills

Enterprise Software
Sales
Customer Relationship Management
Account Management
Business Development

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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