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Account Executive - Iberia

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Workiva

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Madrid
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in complex solution sales, a degree, fluency in Spanish and English, SaaS knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple sales cycles.
  • You will seek sales opportunities, conduct needs analyses, demonstrate the platform, address objections, update CRM, forecast sales, execute strategies, rally support, and maintain product knowledge.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
  • Ability to demonstrate 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

Responsibilities

  • Actively seek out sales opportunities in collaboration with peer Sales teams, Inside Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified sales pipeline
  • Utilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform
  • 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

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Account Executive role in Iberia?

The primary focus of the Account Executive role in Iberia is new business development and account expansion across Spain.

What qualifications are required for this job?

The minimum qualifications required for this job are 4+ years of experience in a related role, an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, and fluency in both Spanish and English.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, up to 30% travel is required for regular customer meetings and events.

What type of sales experience is preferred for candidates?

Preferred candidates should have an understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model and experience in complex solution sales.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills for success in this role include strong business acumen, the ability to demonstrate complex software applications, and the capability to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously.

What tools are Account Executives expected to use?

Account Executives are expected to regularly update customer relationship management (CRM) tools to report customer contacts.

Are there any language requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English.

What kind of training is provided for this role?

Workiva provides ongoing training to ensure a strong understanding of Workiva products and to support a growth mindset.

Does Workiva have a diversity and inclusion policy?

Yes, Workiva values diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests and is committed to making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics.

How can applicants with disabilities request assistance during the application process?

Applicants with disabilities can request assistance by emailing talentacquisition@workiva.com.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.

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