Enterprise Account Executive

Job description
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. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Join Workday’s Growing Team in India Workday is expanding our presence in India, one of our most important growth markets and a key to achieving our APAC ambitions. We’re launching a local sales team in Mumbai, building on our strong foundation in Pune and our new Global Capability Center in Chennai. We're committed to helping Indian organizations boost productivity and innovation in one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Our Workmates win together, have fun, and hold themselves accountable to deliver exceptional results. As part of our Enterprise Sales team, you’ll be instrumental in helping us grow with integrity and impact. You'll be joining a team of top performers who pride themselves on selling transparently and honestly. Our collaborative environment means you'll work with people who truly have your back, are passionate about our world-class product, and love winning as a team. This is a chance to make deals that matter, see tangible results, and thrive in an environment of enormous potential and unmatched rewards. What’s Driving Our Growth in India We’re making bold investments to better serve our growing customer base, with millions of active users in India and more to come. Our expansion focuses on three key areas: - Building a Local Sales Operations Team: We're building a go-to-market team on the ground and hiring talented professionals in sales, solution consulting, and partner roles to strengthen our capabilities. - Deepening Our Partner Ecosystem: Our partners are an extension of us, and by deepening these crucial relationships in India, we can drive greater reach, impact, and shared success. - Launching a Local AWS Data Center: This will enhance performance, resilience, and security for our customers in India. This is a pivotal moment for Workday in India. If you're passionate about making an impact and being part of something big, we’d love to hear from you. We have multiple Account Executive positions for talented sales professionals who possess a demonstrated track record of winning new logos at the enterprise market level. About the Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday’s new customer growth. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud. As a team, we believe that partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value is super important. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever forward. In this role, you will: Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Medium Enterprise prospects and shares Workday value propositions Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data About You Basic Qualifications - 8 years of experience in field sales, selling enterprise SaaS/cloud-based ERP, HCM, financial, planning, and analytics solutions or cloud software/applications to C-level executives - 5 years of proven expertise in developing relationships with large enterprise net new customers and achieving new business acquisition in enterprise software sales, consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas - 5 years of track record in value selling, driving customer engagement and sales for complex enterprise solutions with long sales cycles by effectively highlighting product value Other Qualifications - Experience collaborating with some of our key sales & implementation partners including Salesforce, AWS, Deloitte, Accenture, Cognizant, KPMG etc. - Experience partnering with internal teams (pre-sales, value, inside sales) to develop and execute account strategies for short- and long-term prospecting and territory management, achieving quota while managing multiple deals simultaneously - Ability to leverage both business acumen and industry insights to understand market dynamics, interpret business situations, and drive informed strategic decisions - Adept in account development strategies, including the creation and management of customer accounts, with a focus on driving expansion and revenue growth - Ability to strategize and execute sales acceleration techniques to shorten sales cycles and optimize sales team performance - Exhibits deep product knowledge expertise, encompassing the skill to articulate product features, benefits, and use cases effectively - Excellent communication skill, with strong ability to clearly and effectively convey information through diverse channels Our 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). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page 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). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), ****** orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.