Workiva started with an idea: to make complex collaboration easy. Wdesk is an all-in-one platform that simplifies complex collaboration while keeping data in sync, thus reducing risk. Thousands of organizations, including over 70% of the 500 largest U.S. corporations by total revenue, use Wdesk.

The Services Implementation Consultant directly interface with potential customers to listen and gather customer requirements for needed services in this post sales role. Working closely with customers and internal teams from Sales, Product Development, and Customer Success, the Solutions Architect develops solutions within current Workiva products to meet customer needs. 

What is the software (Wdesk and Wdata):

Wdesk, Workiva's cloud-based platform, synchronizes all the core application needs-word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and data collection-into a single dashboard that allows users to interact in real time and link both documents and data together, dramatically enhancing efficiencies within an Organization's Finance function. Wdata, a complimentary Wdesk product, centralizes financial and nonfinancial data from diverse sources into a cloud solution. Data is gathered, prepared and enriched before connecting to Wdesk for reporting and analysis. Wdesk and Wdata can be used across Financial Reporting, FP&A, Audit, Internal Controls and Tax.

What You'll Do: 

• Implement designed solutions for customers
• Become a technical and application expert of Workiva's innovative cloud-technology platform
• Work closely with Workiva Customer Support Team to ensure smooth onboarding of customers, as well as their long term success with our SaaS platform
• Solutions Development: The Services Implementation Consultant interacts with customers to determine their needs and develop solutions with current Workiva products to meet those needs
• Directly interfaces with customers and demonstrates complex solutions
• Collects feedback from the field and provides it to Product Marketing and Product Development
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training
• Serves as the technical platform expert on Workiva products to customers

What You'll Need: 

• 6+ Years in consulting services, software implementation or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• An additional 3+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Strong technical aptitude and experience learning new software productivity tools
• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to learn and apply technologies to address business challenges
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge of process improvement or process re-engineering concepts a plus
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, successfully multi-tasking and determining priorities to meet deadlines
• Successful experience showcasing your attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously with a high degree of self-motivation 
• Experience presenting to customers as well as internal stakeholders

Bonus Points: 

• MBA Preferred
• Technical knowledge of SQL
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

• Requires 50-75% travel to meet with customers, vendors, suppliers, or attend trade shows