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About the Team
The Workday Contract Lifecycle Management Sales Team is at the forefront of helping enterprise organizations transform how they source, contract, and manage supplier spend. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, customer success and team victory are core values.Our specialized team works closely with CPOs, CIOs, and Legal Operations leaders to modernize source-to-pay workflows through cloud-native, intuitive software. You’ll be partnering with a top-tier cross-functional network, including Solutions Consultants, Value Managers, Legal Domain Experts, and Customer Success Managers, to drive high-impact outcomes for our customers and expand Workday’s footprint in the enterprise contract management landscape.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Account Executive to drive enterprise expansion by positioning our industry-leading Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform. In this role, you will lead complex, multi-stakeholder deals, selling directly to Procurement Executives (CPO/VP of Procurement) and IT Leadership (CIO/VP of IT) while effectively building consensus among key influencers in the Legal & General Counsel organization.
If you have a proven track record of navigating full-suite Enterprise Procurement software sales and possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle, we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Revenue: Run complex, solution-oriented sales cycles from prospect identification through contract execution and closing.
Navigate Complex Stakeholders: Champion relationships with CPOs and CIOs as key economic buyers, while building strong alignment with Legal/GC teams who influence CLM selection.
Position S2P Value: Articulate how CLM acts as the strategic backbone of the Source-to-Pay workflow—improving supplier risk management, accelerating procurement velocity, and ensuring compliance.
Partner with Technical & Legal Stakeholders: Conduct tailored discoveries and present ROI business cases addressing both IT enterprise architecture standards and Legal contract risk controls.
Territory & Pipeline Strategy: Build a robust pipeline via outbound prospecting, strategic account planning, and joint efforts with marketing and business development teams.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of SaaS/software enterprise account executive experience selling CLM, Procurement, ERP, or Source-to-Pay applications.
Domain Expertise: Strong operational understanding of the Source-to-Pay process (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Management).
Stakeholder Alignment: Demonstrated history of successfully selling into CPOs, CIOs, and collaborating with Legal Operations / General Counsel teams.
Track Record: Consistent history of quota overachievement carrying $1M+ annual ACV targets in high-growth environments.
Sales Methodology: Proficiency with structured enterprise sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger, Value Selling).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience selling dedicated CLM platforms or broad S2P suites
Familiarity with ERP integration workflows
About You
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, human resources, and procurement. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, planning, and spend management applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500 have selected Workday to manage their core operations and empower their people for what's next.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.NY.New York City
Additional Considerations:
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $104,900 USD - $128,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of SaaS or software enterprise account executive experience selling CLM, Procurement, ERP, or Source-to-Pay applications
- Strong operational understanding of the Source-to-Pay process, including Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Procure-to-Pay, and Supplier Management
- Demonstrated success selling to CPOs and CIOs and collaborating with Legal Operations or General Counsel teams
- Consistent quota overachievement with $1M+ annual ACV targets in high-growth environments
- Proficiency with structured enterprise sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Challenger, or Value Selling
- Prior experience selling dedicated CLM platforms or broad Source-to-Pay suites
- Familiarity with ERP integration workflows
Workday Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Workday and has not been reviewed or approved by Workday.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad and well-supported, with multiple medical carrier options, virtual care access, and some locations offering onsite clinic/pharmacy services. Mental health support is described as notably strong, including therapy sessions and confidential support availability for household members.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are portrayed as extensive, including paid bonding and caregiver leave alongside fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement. Added support like parenting resources, milk-shipping/lactation assistance during travel, and backup child/elder care is explicitly outlined.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Equity participation and savings-oriented programs are presented as meaningful components of total rewards, including an ESPP discount with a lookback feature. Additional programs like a student-loan pathway to earn the 401(k) match are included as financial-support enhancements.
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What We Do
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.
