Director of Value Management

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The Director of Value Management is a key enabler to rapid and continued growth throughout our Sales teams. Leveraging a solid background in operations, strategy, and transformation, you will develop and enhance Workiva's Value Management capabilities across Strategic accounts, embedding repeatable assets into the organization to scale large deal expertise.

The Director of Value Management will directly and indirectly impact achievement of overall revenue targets by engaging a wide range of internal and external audiences from end user to Senior Management, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of Workiva's platform. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a comprehensive understanding of the financial close process, and a skilled communicator experienced at selling and negotiating large, complex enterprise deals.

What you'll do:

  • Provide subject matter expertise, and own Value Management strategy (aka Value Engineering) globally as part of the Workiva Sales Management team.
  • Lead customer facing workshops designed to crystalize business requirements. Workshops will have agendas that facilitate demand validation and quantification stages of the sales process.
  • Create, Brand and Deliver a clear and repeatable process for Value, that maps to our Sales Process, indirectly leading and influencing sellers.
  • Drive repeatable assets into the organization to scale and enhance large deal expertise. You will further develop thought leadership around value engineering & quantification by integrating these principles into the negotiation strategies, synthesizing customer experiences into reusable content and methodologies.
  • Support strategic transactions and sales teams through industry knowledge, management consulting skills and analytical abilities.

What you'll need:

  • 10+ years of Management or Technology Consulting and Sales experience with Business Applications
  • Experience crafting the vision and quantifying value impact for Enterprise customers
  • Expertise in in operations, strategy and transformation. Proven success in conducting senior level engagements.
  • Prior experience managing the implementation of strategic change and value orientation within Enterprise organizations
  • Bachelor's degree required - MBA preferred
  • Experience in selling for, or working knowledge of competitive selling against Oracle ERP, Blackline, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Oracle RightNow, Microsoft Dynamics Financials,
  • Robust skills in analysis, storytelling, presentation, demonstration, requirements mapping and collaboration
  • Proven results-driven individual with good business acumen

We firmly believe our people are our greatest assets, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to not only make a difference, but BE the difference. Employees at Workiva develop and provide cutting-edge solutions and services to the business market. We hire smart, talented people with a wide range of skills who are hungry to tackle some of today's most challenging problems. Workiva offers a creative culture and open-minded leadership. We want you to thrive, which is why we provide you with perks like:

  • Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
  • Health & Wellness: Need a break? Hit the relaxation room, or take a bike ride.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Purchase company stock at a 15% discounted rate.
  • Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
  • Work-life Balance: Start with 40 hours of paid time off on your first day, accruing up to 120 in your first year and increases based on years of service. Many departments allow team members to work remotely on an as needed basis.
  • Extras: Free healthy snacks and drinks, Friday social hours with stocked fridges, awesome team outings, and even five dog-friendly offices.
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Location

Workiva is in an ideal location on the banks of the South Platte River surrounded by restaurants and retail shops!

An Insider's view of Workiva

What’s the vibe like in the office?

Workiva is a close-knit workplace where teamwork is highly valued—people encourage and truly appreciate the hard work of their fellow team members and treat each other with respect.

Molly Nitka

Corporate Programs Manager

What is your vision for the company?

Our mission at Workiva—to power transparent reporting for a better world—is supported by our company values: customer success, innovation, trust, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability. We are successful because we put our employees first, listen to their voices, and respond to their needs.

Marty Vanderploeg

CEO

What are Workiva Perks + Benefits

Workiva Benefits Overview

When you join Workiva, you get a world-class benefits package for you and your family. On day one, every full-time employee starts with stock options, vacation, and the opportunity to enroll in our discounted stock purchase plan.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans; life and disability insurance; and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. With a casual dress code, support for health and wellness, and flexible work hours, we’ve got you covered for whatever life brings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
We have seven employee resource groups that are formed around a shared interest or common goal. These groups are designed to support their members and cultivate a more diverse & inclusive workspace.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Workiva also provides 12 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Workiva offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses, The ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

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