Account Executive - Medium Enterprise at Workday

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Enterprise Software, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position
4+ years experience negotiating deals with a variety of C-Suite Executives to close opportunities
4+ years experience in engaging in a programmatic approach to generate and develop leads within your territory
Proven track record in a high-velocity sales cycle, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape of the industry by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts
Experience leveraging and partnering with internal team members on account strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory
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 Medium Enterprise prospects and share Workday value propositions
Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Enterprise SalesAccount Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for the Account Executive role?

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Is this Account Executive position remote or does it require office work?

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What skills are required for the Account Executive - Medium Enterprise role?

The role requires skills in developing strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory, performing account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources for strategic alignment, and initiating and supporting sales of Workday solutions.

What is the company culture like at Workday?

Workday has an employee-centric, collaborative culture that puts people first, emphasizes happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate, and encourages individuals to shine authentically while supporting communities and the planet.

What makes a strong candidate for this Account Executive position?

Strong candidates should have experience in sales, particularly in enterprise software, with the ability to develop strategies for targeting and closing opportunities, perform account planning, and partner with customers to deliver long-lasting value.

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