This Senior Account Executive is heavily focused on new business selling specifically in the Brazil market in a team sales matrix environment. Senior Account Executives are responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies.
Successful candidates will build relationships and identify Workiva solutions and services that meet customer needs to drive customer acquisition within a specific territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training.
What You’ll Do
Actively prospect for sales opportunities while working strategically with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities
Use the facts found in the needs analysis phase to present a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform and create a customer belief that they must have Workiva solutions
Skillfully probe for objections and removes obstacles or eliminates barriers to gain commitment; solves different client challenges, and can pull forward the best possible solution
Naturally lead the sales process to a close by demonstrating Workiva’s value proposition
Update customer relationship management tools regularly and timely
Provide consistent and accurate forward-looking information though pipeline analysis
Plan and execute sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale
Gather internal support to pursue an account
Prioritize selling activities and follows through in a timely fashion
Maintain a strong knowledge of Workiva solutions through a commitment to ongoing training
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
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant career experience
Fluency in Portuguese and English
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
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 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
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Workiva and has not been reviewed or approved by Workiva.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health resources like Modern Health and an EAP, plus a remote‑first “work where you work best” approach and periodic company‑wide well‑being days, are highlighted as core parts of the package. These elements point to a holistic focus on flexibility and emotional wellbeing.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and added well‑being time off are repeatedly emphasized. Employer materials also note policy updates to expand time‑off flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance is consistently described. These core benefits are presented as competitive with peer employers.
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