Solution Sales Executive - Sustainability & Carbon

The Solution Sales Executive - Sustainability & Carbon at Workiva, Inc. is responsible for driving customer expansion sales focused on the Sustainability Suite solutions. This role involves engaging with executive-level buyers, addressing customer needs, and developing sales strategies. Candidates should have sustainability reporting experience and strong sales skills. The position requires up to 30% travel, and reliable internet access is needed for remote work.
The Solution Sales Executive is responsible for customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies. This solution sales role will be focused on Workiva's Sustainability Suite of solutions, including ESG, carbon accounting, and CSRD.

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 pipeline

Skillfully address customer objections - removing obstacles - and finding solutions to various client challenges

Lead the sales process naturally - guiding it to a close by effectively showcasing Workiva's value proposition

Regularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contacts

Provide consistent and accurate forward-looking information through pipeline analysis to forecast sales

Develop and execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure the sale

Rally internal support to pursue an account and optimize internal resources

Prioritize selling activities and ensure timely follow-through

Maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindset

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Sustainability Reporting and/or Carbon Accounting experience

4+ years experience in a related role - Sustainability, enterprise technology, or similar complex solution sales

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model

Ability to demonstrate the value of complex software applications

Strong business acumen and an ability to understand complex business challenges

Executive presence and an 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 manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously

Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value

Capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets

Travel Requirement & 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

Salary range in the US: $86,000.00 - $138,000.00

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.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. 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.We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

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