[Remote] Solution Sales Executive - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Western Canada

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Workiva is a company that provides a platform designed to bring confidence and control to complex organizations. The Solution Sales Executive is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities, focusing on Workiva’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions.


Responsibilities

  • Actively seek sales opportunities in collaboration with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists, and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities
  • Present to Customers: Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform, creating a customer belief in the necessity of Workiva solutions
  • Handle Objections: Skillfully address objections, removing obstacles to gain commitment, solving various client problems with the best possible solution
  • Close Sales: Guide the sales process to closure by demonstrating the value propositions of Workiva
  • Report Customer Contacts: Regularly update customer relationship management tools
  • Forecast Sales: Provide consistent and accurate forward-looking information through pipeline assessment
  • Plan Sales Strategy: Strategically plan and execute sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale
  • Optimize Internal Resources: Gather internal support for pursuing an account
  • Prioritize selling activities and follow through in a timely fashion
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of Workiva solutions through ongoing training

Skills

  • 4 years of experience in a related role, selling to or consulting with Executive-level buyers around governance, risk, and compliance
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in a related field
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
  • Strong business acumen 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 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

Benefits

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements
  • Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
  • Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
  • Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com .

Company Overview

  • Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Workiva has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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