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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
About the Team
Be part of the DACH large enterprise sales leadership team, crafting the future of Workday in one of our most significant growth markets of Germany!
This team of hardworking, creative and passionate professionals is 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 ongoing.
About the Role
To grow our team in Germany, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring sales leader in one of the most innovative and exciting cloud companies in the world.
This incredible opportunity is focused on leading, coaching and mentoring a team of strategic Account Executives selling HCM & Fins applications into Net New Large Enterprise customers in Germany.
Responsibilities:
Lead by example, coach and empower passionate and enthusiastic sales specialists and foster collaboration, coaching, and continuous development.
Develop strategies to create new opportunities where none previously exist
Effectively position Workday’s unique value proposition against aggressive competitors
Develop and manage executive relationships by conducting business driven discussions and articulating Workday's impact
Drive Workday Culture and cross-group collaboration within the Workday sales organisation
Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners and advisors in the industry
Our Offer:
Competitive remuneration, restricted stock units & an ESPP
Health insurance for employees and their families, pension plan & more
Flexible working hours and work from home option
A powerful product, named as a leader by Gartner for Cloud HCM Suites, Cloud Core Financial Management Suites and Cloud Financial Planning and Analysis
Structured employee onboarding & Workday sales academy to ensure a quick and successful ramp up.
More information on our benefits: https://benefits.workday.com/de
About You
Key qualification:
Successful track record as a first or second line leader ideally focused on new business acquisition
Experience from the SaaS industry and working within the business applications or digital transformation space
Demonstrable results in leading teams within complex, team-based sales environments
Proven ability in managing complex sales cycles from start to finish with a track record of successful revenue attainment
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday
Experience in managing a team of highly skilled opportunity-creating and business-transformational Account Executives
Excellent communication skills in English and German
Skills and Competencies:
True passion for delivering results through others
High level of accountability in a high growth environment
Well above-average written and verbal communication skills
Proven as a self-starter, fast-learner, and agent of change
Proficiency across a variety of selling methodologies, with existing track record of coaching or teaching these skills
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.
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