Enterprise Client Director - French Speaking
Enterprise Client Director - French Speaking
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Job Description
The Enterprise Client Director is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion sales opportunities from Executivelevel buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies. Enterprise Client Directors are focused on selling Workivas core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multisolution sales across our largest customer accounts.
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.
In this pivotal role you will be responsible for driving sales and building strong relationships with a select group of our largest customer accounts. You will engage with both existing and new clients leveraging Workivas platform to meet their complex business needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enterprise platform sales exceptional strategic thinking abilities and a deep understanding of the top tier organizations in the region.
What Youll Do
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 Workivas value proposition
Regularly and promptly update customer relationship management tools to report customer contacts
Provide consistent and accurate forwardlooking information through pipeline analysis to forecast sales
Develop and deliver strategic account planning with purposeful action to secure sales success
Rally internal support to pursue an account and optimize internal resources
Prioritize selling activities and ensure timely followthrough
Maintain a strong understanding of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training and a growth mindset
Share knowledge successes lessons learned and best practices with peers across teams including serving as a mentor to peers
What Youll Need
Minimum Qualifications
10 years experience in a related role enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales across major customer accounts
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
Fluent in French and English
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
Ability to demonstrate complex software applications
Demonstrated experience navigating and delivering sales success across large enterprise organizations
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
Excellent account planning capabilities
Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value
Consistent demonstration and 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
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.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
