Account Executive - Large Enterprise Public Sector at Workday

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Public Sector, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Fluent in English and Dutch
  • 8+ years of proven experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels across the Dutch Public Sector
  • 8+ years experience in business development, and the ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level
  • 5+ years experience in collaborating with internal teams (pre-sales, value, inside sales) to achieve results
  • Proven track record of selling SaaS solutions to Government entities at C-level
  • Experience navigating long sales cycles and European tenders
  • Experience collaborating with reseller networks

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in the assigned territory within the Dutch Public Sector
  • Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
  • Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Large Enterprise Dutch Public Sector prospects and share Workday's value proposition
  • Develop relationships with net new customers with a focus on deal management and connecting customers with Workday solutions
  • Negotiate deals with a variety of C-level Government Executives to close opportunities
  • Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Public Sector Sales
Account Management
Net New Revenue
SaaS Sales
Field Sales
Customer Acquisition
Sales Operations
Prospecting
Deal Closing

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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