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Account Executive - Portuguese Market

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Workiva

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in enterprise tech sales, fluency in Portuguese and English, SaaS understanding, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage complex sales cycles.
  • You will seek sales opportunities, demonstrate the platform, address objections, lead the sales process, update CRM, forecast sales, execute strategies, rally support, and prioritize activities.

Requirements

  • 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 Portuguese and English
  • 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
  • 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?

The primary focus is on obtaining new business and expanding customer sales opportunities in the Portuguese market.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a related role, an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, and fluency in Portuguese and English are required.

Is prior knowledge of the SaaS business model preferred?

Yes, understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model is a preferred qualification for candidates.

How much travel is required for this role?

Up to 30% travel is required for regular customer meetings and events.

What are the key responsibilities of the Account Executive?

Key responsibilities include seeking out sales opportunities, delivering product demonstrations, addressing customer objections, and guiding the sales process to a close.

Will there be training provided for Workiva products?

Yes, the role requires maintaining a strong understanding of Workiva products through ongoing training.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The role is based in Spain but primarily focuses on the Portuguese market, requiring a hybrid work model with reliable internet access for remote work.

Is there support available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

What skills are considered crucial for success in this role?

Strong business acumen, the ability to negotiate pricing, and executive presence for communication at the senior level are crucial skills for success.

How does Workiva facilitate relationship building with customers?

Successful candidates will build relationships by identifying customer needs and showcasing Workiva products and solutions that meet those needs.

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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.