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Workday

Account Executive - Higher Education

Workday, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About The Team

At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, planning, and Student into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work.Would you like to have the opportunity to join one of the most creative companies in the software industry focused on transforming higher education? If you have a passion for higher education and understand how the future of Student Cloud technology both impacts the student experience and revolutionizes campus operations, then this is the role for you.About The Role

As a Customer Base Student Account Executive, you will partner in selling the Workday Student cloud product to existing Workday customers.Role & Responsibilities:

A passion for improving the future of higher education technology and positively impacting the student experience.Ability to drive a complex sale, operate respectfully in a team selling environment, and have strong project management skills. If you have a stellar sales track record capitalizing on strategic accounts, are a self-starter, and love working in a dynamic environment, then Workday is the place for you.Initiates and runs sales cycles involving the Workday Student product. You will lead the sales process, negotiations, customer agreements, and closing plans with customers.You will use your experience and consultative selling skills to initiate long-standing relationships with customers at the executive level.You will use your extensive experience within higher education and ERP to help drive demand for Student in the marketplace. You will employ your consultative selling skills to successfully position Workday as a viable alternative Student solution.Coordinates, collaborates, and provides direction to various extended team members and sales/services resources.About You

Basic Qualifications

~10+ years of professional experience in software sales, including experience in a team selling environment.~5+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP, Student, or solutions to C-levels within higher education.~5+ years experience working within education and/or with education executives.Other Qualifications

Comfort with a fast paced, accountable selling environment.Deep Student product skills and confidence in developing relationships by conducting business-driven discussions with higher education executives.Proven ability in owning and supporting complex sales cycles from start to finish. Demonstrated success with transformational and consultative selling, strategy and running sophisticated negotiations.Ability to quickly understand business challenges and create solutions.You enjoy working as part of a team and contributing best practices to aid the success of all.Strong organization and communication skills to drive urgency in closing new business.Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at accommodations@workday.com.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.Primary Location: USA.PA.BerwynPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $132,800 USD - $162,300 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $132,800 USD - $162,300 USDOur Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role).

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