Commercial Strategy Manager Public Sector & Regulated Markets
Job Summary
Summary
We are seeking a Commercial Strategy Manager to lead strategic initiatives across highly complex regulated environments with a primary focus on the U.S. public sector and adjacent regulated industries. This role will drive commercial rigor across long multi-stakeholder sales cycles enabling scalable growth while navigating procurement compliance and operational constraints.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in U.S. public sector contracting and go-to-market strategy with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and influence outcomes across cross-functional teams. Exposure to global public sector markets is a strong plus.
What Youll Do
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to highly regulated and multi-layered buying environments
Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities to drive clarity alignment and execution across deals and initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. public sector procurement (Federal State & Local Education)
Guide teams through contracting vehicles (e.g. GSA IDIQs BPAs) and complex RFP/RFQ processes
Support international public sector opportunities and help scale best practices globally
Partner with distributors such as Carahsoft and other public sector resellers to streamline deal execution
Advise on pricing packaging and contract structures for complex deals
Act as a liaison across Sales Legal Finance Product and Operations
Build scalable processes for sales request intake prioritization and execution
Use data and insights to improve performance and inform strategy.
What Youll Need
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field
6 years of experience in commercial strategy sales operations or public sector contracting or procurement
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or equivalent experience. (Law degree)
Deep expertise in U.S. public sector procurement and contracting.
Proven ability to operate in complex regulated and ambiguous environments
Experience working with distributor partners (e.g. Carahsoft CDW-G SHI)
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting global public sector markets.
Background in SaaS technology or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Travel Requirements and Working Conditions
15% Travel for internal meetings
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
How Youll Be Rewarded
Salary range in the US: $106000.00 - $172000.00A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and other relevant factors.
Why Join Workiva
Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence control and a competitive edge to the worlds most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance risk and sustainability on a single secure foundationensuring 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 youll 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 youre energized by meaningful challenges inspired by collaborative teams and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage wed love to meet you.
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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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About Company
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