Account Executive - Corporate Commercial Expansions Team

The Account Executive on our Corporate Commercial Expansions Team is responsible for obtaining new business in the form of customer expansion sales opportunities from executive-level buyers and influencers at current customer accounts. Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva's core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales. Successful candidates will build relationships and identify Workiva products and solutions that meet customer needs to drive customer expansion within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training.What You'll Do Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipelineUtilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase partner with Solutions Consulting Team to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platformSkillfully address customer objections - removing obstacles - and finding solutions to various client challengesLead the sales process naturally - guiding it to a close by effectively showcasing Workiva's value propositionRegularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contactsProvide consistent and accurate forward-looking information through pipeline analysis to forecast salesDevelop and execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure the saleRally internal support to pursue an account and optimize internal resourcesPrioritize selling activities and ensure timely follow-throughMaintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindsetWhat You'll Need Minimum Qualifications 4+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution salesUndergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experiencePreferred Qualifications Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business modelAbility to demonstrate complex software applicationsCapability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targetsStrong business acumen and an ability to understand complex business challengesExecutive presence and an ability to communicate at the most senior levelAbility to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycleAbility to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneouslyAbility to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining valueTravel Requirement & Working Conditions Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and eventsReliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva officeHow You'll Be Rewarded On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 172,000.00 - 276,000.00 USD AnnualEligible for commission based on sales performance Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors. Why Join Workiva Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you'll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we'd love to meet you. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. 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