✨ About The Role
- The Account Executive will be responsible for obtaining new business and expanding customer sales opportunities within the financial services sector.
- This role involves actively seeking out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer sales teams and partnerships to generate a qualified sales pipeline.
- The candidate will need to skillfully address customer objections and guide the sales process to a close by showcasing Workiva's value proposition.
- Regular updates to customer relationship management tools are required to report customer contacts and forecast sales accurately.
- The role includes developing and executing a sales strategy to secure sales and rallying internal support to optimize resources for account pursuits.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of sales experience, particularly in selling to executive-level buyers in enterprise technology or SaaS.
- A strong understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model is preferred, along with experience in the Financial Services vertical.
- The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior-level executives effectively.
- A proven track record of managing multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to navigate the nuances of sales cycles involving influencers and buyers.