Medium Enterprise Account Executive - Customer Base - Higher Ed

Workday

Frisco, TX, USA
Base: $137,400 - $167,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote with a flexible work schedule, requiring at least 50% in-office or field engagement each quarter.
4+ years selling saas cloud solutions to c-levels
Experience negotiating deals with c-suite executives
Programmatic approach to generate and develop leads
Workday is seeking a Medium Enterprise Account Executive to manage relationships with existing customers in the higher education sector, focusing on upselling Workday solutions. The role requires extensive experience in SaaS/Cloud sales and a consultative approach to driving business growth

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing relationships with existing customers to drive incremental add-on business within Medium Enterprise accounts.
  • The company is a Fortune 500 leading AI platform shaping the future of work with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
  • Candidates will coordinate cross-functionally with pre-sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure strategic alignment and deliver long-lasting value.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Workday is seeking a Medium Enterprise Account Executive to manage relationships with existing customers in the higher education sector, focusing on upselling Workday solutions. The role requires extensive experience in SaaS/Cloud sales and a consultative approach to driving business growth.

Salary

Base: $137,400 - $167,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or commission/bonus plus annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years selling SaaS cloud solutions to C-levels
  • Experience negotiating deals with C-Suite Executives
  • Programmatic approach to generate and develop leads
  • Managing longer deal cycles beyond 6 months
  • Strategic add-on and renewal business experience

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of strategic competitive landscape
  • Partnering with internal team members on strategies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years field sales experience in SaaS/ERP/HCM
  • 3+ years programmatic lead generation experience
  • Experience closing large deal sizes over 6 months

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