Workiva, Inc

Senior Sales Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Public Sector

Workiva, Inc$266K — $430K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' experience in enterprise technology or complex solution sales
  • 3+ years of progressive sales management experience in software or technology
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience
  • Experience with Public Sector customers (SLED/Federal) preferred
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding complex sales quotas
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
  • Ability to coach and manage a diverse sales team

Responsibilities

  • Develop personalized coaching plans for team members
  • Mentor the team to foster a growth mindset
  • Recruit top-performing sales talent and manage team performance
  • Set and prioritize account territories for the sales team
  • Develop and review sales forecasts and plans
  • Analyze data to track performance and identify trends
  • Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams

Benefits

  • Eligible for commission based on sales performance
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at hire
  • 401(k) match available
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
Full Job Description
The Senior Sales Manager delivers sales results against growth revenue targets through leadership and management of a team of Solution Sales Executives focused on selling our Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions to the Public Sector Vertical. Utilizing their influence, the Senior Sales Manager performs a strategic leadership role by directing sellers to identify and execute on winning opportunities, proper and timely follow up and delivering an excellent experience to customers. As the forefront leader who interacts with customers, the Senior Sales Manager is always prominent and must exhibit a level of excellence by communicating with confidence to influence outcomes both internally and externally.

What You'll Do

  • Develop personalized coach plans and provide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvement
  • Mentor and encourage a growth mindset amongst the team
  • Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges
  • Assess and set account territory priorities for the team
  • Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts
  • Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement
  • Develop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs
  • Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality
  • Build strong relationships with internal peer teams and leadership to drive strong cross-organization success
  • Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy
  • Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed
  • Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices
  • Encourage feedback and open communication to ensure all team members feel heard and valued, and to address any issues or concerns


What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
  • 3+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably in software or technology organizations
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling to Public Sector customers: SLED and/or Federal Accounts
  • Experience selling Governance, Risk & Compliance reporting solutions
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling complex technology or software solutions
  • Ability to provide deal support and guidance to sellers on both large enterprise and mid-market accounts
  • Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals
  • Exceptional communication skills and business acumen
  • Executive presence with the ability to communicate at the most senior level
  • Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycle
  • Ability to lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
  • Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value


Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events
  • Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office


How You'll Be Rewarded
• On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 266,000.00 - 430,000.00 USD Annual
• Eligible 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.

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About Workiva, Inc

Workiva Inc. is a global software company headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company provides cloud-based solutions for connected reporting and compliance, enabling collaboration and data integration for enterprises. Workiva's platform offers a suite of tools for data management, reporting, and compliance, including SOX, SEC, and XBRL reporting. The company's customers include more than 75% of the Fortune 500 and over 2,800 enterprises worldwide. Workiva was founded in 2008 and went public in 2014.
Learn more about Workiva, Inc
Size
2,106 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$48.4 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+19.9%
Revenue
$351.5 million
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