Account Executive

Account Executive - Large Enterprise, Customer Base, Public Sector 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you’re building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop, and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About The Team Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them. About The Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. Our Customer Base sales team uses their extensive experience and consultative selling skills to initiate and support sales of Workday Solutions within Workday’s existing customers. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in driving incremental add‑on business into strategic named accounts. 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 ongoing. Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers with a focus on upselling via deal management Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre‑sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment Drive strategic add‑on and renewal business of Workday solutions within Large Enterprise customers Coordinate cross‑functionally with Workday’s internal teams (pre‑sales, digital, value & bid‑management, marketing, technical and sales support) À propos du rôle Chez Workday, les directeurs et les directrices de comptes sont des acteurs clés au sein de notre organisation de ventes externes. Les membres de notre équipe responsable des ventes clients mettent à profit leur vaste expérience et leurs habiletés en matière de vente consultative afin d’entreprendre des démarches et de soutenir la vente de solutions Workday auprès des clients existants de Workday. Cette équipe exceptionnelle de professionnels chevronnés joue un rôle essentiel en stimulant la création d’occasions d’affaires supplémentaires dans les comptes désignés comme stratégiques. Développer et entretenir des relations avec les clients existants, en mettant l’accent sur la vente additionnelle grâce à la gestion des opportunités commerciales. Élaborer des plans de comptes pour les clients qui vous sont attribués, en collaborant avec les équipes avant‑vente et autres ressources afin d’assurer l’alignement stratégique. Développer les ventes de solutions Workday (ventes additionnelles et renouvellements) auprès des grandes entreprises. Collaborer avec les équipes internes de Workday (avant‑vente, numérique, gestion de la valeur et des appels d’offres, marketing, support technique et commercial). Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience selling to the Canadian Public Sector (Federal, Provincial, Municipalities and Higher Education) is required 5+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP/HCM/Financial/Planning or Analytics solutions to C‑levels from a field sales position. 5+ years experience negotiating deals with a variety of C‑Suite Executives to close opportunities 5+ years experience building relationships with existing customers for add‑on or incremental business 5+ years experience in developing long‑term account strategies with existing customers Other Qualifications 4+ years of experience selling to the Canadian Public Sector (Provincial, Municipalities and Higher Education) is required Experience with managing longer deal cycles beyond 6 months, with large deal sizes Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape of the Canadian Public Sector by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts Experience leveraging and partnering with internal team members on account strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Qualifications De Base Une expérience de plus de 5 ans dans la vente au secteur public canadien (gouvernements provinciaux, municipalités et établissements d’enseignement supérieur) est requise. Plus de 5 ans d’expérience au sein d’une équipe de ventes externes responsable de vendre à des cadres supérieurs des solutions SaaS ou ERP infonuagiques de gestion des ressources humaines, de gestion financière, de planification ou d’analyse Plus de 5 ans d’expérience en négociation de contrats auprès de différents membres de la haute direction afin de conclure des ventes Plus de 5 ans d’expérience dans l’établissement de relations avec des clients existants en vue de créer des occasions d’affaires supplémentaires ou progressives Plus de 5 ans d’expérience dans le développement de stratégies de comptes à long terme auprès des clients existants Autres Qualifications Expérience de la gestion de cycles d’affaires de plus de six mois pour des contrats de grande envergure Compréhension de l’environnement concurrentiel stratégique du secteur d’activité en restant au fait des tendances et des besoins des clients, afin de positionner efficacement les solutions Workday dans les comptes Expérience dans l’établissement de partenariats avec les membres des équipes internes afin de mettre à profit des stratégies de comptes Excellentes aptitudes de communication verbale et écrite 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. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: CAN.ON.Toronto Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $151,700 – $185,500 CAD Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $151,700 – $185,500 CAD 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr