Strategic Partnerships Business Development & Go-to-Market Lead at Workday

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, HR TechIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based solutions to C-levels in a field sales position
  • Experience managing Strategic Partners, co-selling with Partners (Preferred)
  • Experience as a Seller and holding a quota (Preferred)
  • Experience of managing 2-3 month sales cycles, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities (Preferred)
  • Experience developing deep product expertise on new products and stays up to date with industry trends (Preferred)
  • Experience with account planning and coordinating with internal stakeholders to create alignment (Preferred)
  • 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 (Preferred)
  • Experience partnering with internal team members on account strategies for prospecting activities and territory management (Preferred)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Generate net new business and revenue for Partners and Workday
  • Define joint go-to-market plans
  • Build joint value propositions and sales collateral
  • Enable field teams
  • Run sales and digital campaigns with Partners
  • Identify prospect sales territories
  • Generate leads with Workday field teams
  • Quality opportunities and co-sell with Strategic Partners
  • Develop new business strategies with partners
  • Build and maintain long-term executive relationships
  • Use Workday software, data and the power of the Workday platform to build new lines of business with partners
  • Maintain an accurate and timely pipeline and forecast of partner prospects and revenue

Skills

Business Development
Go-to-Market Strategy
Partner Strategy
Strategic Partnerships
Revenue Growth
Planning
Relationship Management

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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