Senior Account Executive - Government

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers at government customers. Senior Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva’s core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales. Successful candidates will build relationships and identify Workiva products and solutions that meet customer needs to drive customer acquisition within an assigned territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training. What You’ll Do Actively seek sales opportunities in collaboration with Inside Sales, Solution Sales, and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunitiesUtilize information gathered during the needs analysis phase to deliver a compelling demonstration of the Workiva platform,Skillfully address objections, removing obstacles and finding solutions to various customer challenges Lead the sales process naturally - guiding it to a close by effectively showcasing Workiva's value propositionRegularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contactsProvide consistent and accurate forward-looking information through pipeline analysis to forecast sales Develop and execute a sales strategy with purposeful action to secure the saleRally internal support to pursue an account and optimize internal resourcesPrioritize selling activities and ensure timely follow-throughMaintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindsetShare knowledge, successes, lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams What You'll Need Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of sales experience in a related role, selling to Executive-level buyers in enterprise technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) or similar complex solution salesUndergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field Preferred Qualifications Experience selling to senior executives at Government customersUnderstanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business modelAbility to demonstrate complex software applicationsDemonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success across mid market and large, enterprise organizationsStrong business acumen and ability to understand complex business issuesExecutive presence; ability to communicate at the most senior levelAbility 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 simultaneouslyAbility to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining valueCapability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets Travel Requirements And Working Conditions Up to 30% travel for regular team and customer meetings and eventsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements Why Join Workiva Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you. Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.