Product Specialist - Extend at Workday

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based solutions to C-levels in a field sales position
  • Experience managing a high-velocity sales cycle, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
  • Experience developing deep product expertise on new products and staying up to date with industry trends
  • Experience with account planning and coordinating with internal stakeholders to create strategic alignment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive the overall short-term strategy for the account, aligned to customer business objectives, and build & maintain long-term relationships
  • Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers and channel partners with a focus on deal management and connecting customer needs with specific specialized Workday solutions
  • Work with Net New and Customer Base AEs to identify potential Workday solution sales for existing specialized products
  • Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Product Specialization
Sales Enablement
Account Management
Customer Success

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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