Workiva, Inc

Senior Solution Sales Executive - Capital Markets

Workiva, Inc$203K — $330K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of sales experience selling to executive-level buyers, particularly in enterprise technology or SaaS solutions
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience interacting with in-house and external counsel
  • Understanding of the SaaS business model
  • Knowledge of securities transactions and M&A deals
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to address complex issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively at senior levels

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with partners and associates in law firms
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create engagement opportunities
  • Conduct compelling product demonstrations based on needs analysis
  • Resolve objections and provide practical solutions
  • Lead business development through various engagement activities
  • Utilize CRM tools for territory analysis and forecasting
  • Influence cross-team momentum amidst competing priorities

Benefits

  • On Target Earnings (OTE) range of $203,000 - $330,000
  • Eligible for performance-based commission
  • Restricted Stock Units granted upon hire
  • 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
Full Job Description
The Senior Solutions Sales Executive - Capital Markets Law Firm sales role is a strategic position dedicated to building awareness, fostering deep relationships, and expanding Workiva's adoption within the most active law firms nationwide.

Successful candidates will drive towards sourced and co-sell opportunities through proactive engagement with legal stakeholders, ensuring Workiva is the preferred solution provider for capital markets transactions.

What You'll Do

  • Actively build and nurture relationships with partners and associates within identified law firms.
  • Strategically collaborate with Workiva's Sales, Marketing and Partnerships teams to generate engagement opportunities.
  • Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform
  • Skillfully address objections - removing obstacles - and finding solutions to various challenges
  • Lead business development efforts through executing high-value engagement activities, including in-person meetings, lunch and learns, networking events and relationship-building sessions.
  • Rigorously utilize customer relationship management tools to accurately provide forward-looking information for territory analysis and forecasting purposes.
  • Influence and maintain momentum across teams with competing priorities.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindset
  • Share knowledge, successes, lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams


What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications
  • 6+ years sales experience in a related role selling to Executive-level buyers - enterprise technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) or similar complex solution sales
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience selling to in-house counsel and/or external counsel.
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Domain knowledge with securities transactions and merger and acquisition deals.
  • Strong business acumen and and ability to understand complex business issues
  • Executive presence; ability to communicate at the most senior level
  • Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers and how to navigate the nuances of each during engagements.
  • Capability for achieving (and exceeding) quota targets


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
Workiva will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

How You'll Be Rewarded
• On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 203,000.00 - 330,000.00 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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