Workday

Medium Enterprise Customer Base Account Executive - Tech/Media

Workday$137K — $167K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in field sales selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP/HCM/Financial solutions to C-level executives.
  • Proven negotiation skills with C-Suite executives to close deals effectively.
  • Experience in building lasting relationships with existing customers for upselling.
  • Ability to develop long-term account strategies for growth with current clients.
  • Familiarity with a high-velocity sales environment and lead generation tactics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers focusing on upselling opportunities.
  • Conduct account planning in collaboration with pre-sales and resources for strategic alignment.
  • Drive add-on and renewal business for Workday solutions within Medium Enterprise customers.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams like sales support, marketing, and value management.
  • Generate leads within assigned territories using a programmatic approach.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model that balances in-person and remote work options.
  • Opportunity for annual bonuses and commission structures based on performance.
  • Access to company stock grants as part of the total rewards package.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. Our Customer Base sales team uses their extensive experience and consultative selling skills to initiate and support sales of Workday Solutions within Workday's existing customers. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in driving incremental add-on business into strategic named accounts. As a team, we believe that partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value is super important. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing.

In this role, you will:
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers with a focus on upselling via deal management
• Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
• Drive strategic add-on and renewal business of Workday solutions within Medium Enterprise customers
• Coordinate cross functionally with Workday's internal teams (pre-sales, digital, value & bid-management, marketing, technical and sales support)

About You

Basic Qualifications (P4)
• 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 with building relationships with existing customers for add-on or incremental business
• 4+ years experience in developing long-term account strategies with existing customers

Basic Qualifications (P3)
3+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels in a field sales position OR 18+ months of experience as a Workday Sales Development Representative with a documented track record of exceeding quotas and successful participation in the late-stage sales cycle (e.g., discovery calls, demos, or shadow programs).
• 2+ years experience negotiating deals with a variety of C-Suite Executives to close opportunities OR equivalent internal Workday program completion
• 3+ experience in engaging in a programmatic approach to generate and develop leads within your territory.

Other Qualifications
• Proven track record in a high-velocity sales cycle, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
• Understanding of the 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.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,400 USD - $167,600 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $137,400 USD - $167,600 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $137,400 USD - $167,600 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:

07/25/2026

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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