Principal Account Executive

Workday

Seoul, South Korea
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Flexible work: at least 50% of time spent in-office or in the field each quarter, with options for remote work.
10+ years enterprise b2b technology sales experience
Proven track record closing multi-million dollar deals
Deep experience selling to korean conglomerates
Workday is seeking a Principal Account Executive to lead enterprise sales efforts in South Korea, focusing on driving new customer growth and managing strategic accounts within large conglomerates. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in B2B technology sales, particularly in cloud and AI solutions, with a proven track record of engaging C-level executives

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for owning and growing a major strategic account within the APAC region, specifically targeting large Korean conglomerates.
  • The Account Executive will drive net new revenue by negotiating complex, multi-year deals directly with C-Suite executives including the CIO and CFO.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in the office or field while fostering a culture of integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Principal Account Executive to lead enterprise sales efforts in South Korea, focusing on driving new customer growth and managing strategic accounts within large conglomerates. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in B2B technology sales, particularly in cloud and AI solutions, with a proven track record of engaging C-level executives.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years enterprise B2B technology sales experience
  • Proven track record closing multi-million dollar deals
  • Deep experience selling to Korean conglomerates
  • Ability to sell through CIO and oCIO leadership
  • Fluent Korean and strong business-level English

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading transformation-led ERP or HCM sales
  • Proven track record with cloud and AI platform decisions
  • Entrepreneurial mindset in greenfield markets
  • Experience coordinating global resources across matrix organizations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of enterprise sales experience
  • Fluent Korean language proficiency required
  • Strong business-level English skills
  • Experience with Large Enterprise prospects
  • Multi-stakeholder deal management expertise

Work Rights

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