Working remotely, Regional Sales Directors of Partnerships and Alliances are the driving force in the establishment, growth, and management of strategic partnerships and alliance relationship sales. Focused on alliances with advisory firms, the successful candidate will drive revenue growth via sales of our Wdesk solution with and through our partner community. In this role, you will own the rhythm of the cadence of our sales cycle, and will improve joint success through strategic initiatives at the leadership level and working cross-functionally to promote the value of our partnerships and alliances. You will be on the front end of building, developing and executing partner strategy, and will work closely with Marketing, Product Development, Customer Success, and Sales Operations to ensure program success.
Location: We currently have 3 open positions available to cover Western, Central, and Eastern US territories.

What you'll do:

• Identify target partner categories and firms to complement and expand the reach and attractiveness of Workiva's platform solution.

• Define mutually agreed upon outcomes/metrics, and obtain partner commitments relative to technology development, marketing, and sales.

• Identify and secure new target partnerships, and maintain a strict cadence to drive revenue with and through existing software partner relationships.

• Take ownership of key partner related escalations and issues in cooperation with internal Workiva departments.

• Distill multiple stakeholder needs into an actionable set of priorities, and compelling, data-driven arguments.

• Coordinate with Marketing to develop territory marketing plans, and participate in events.

• Manage and report on targets/KPI's, actively tracking joint sales pipeline to measure success of the partnership and meet/exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.

• Focus on lead generation and top of funnel activities in order to drive leads and opportunities to sell Wdesk through indirect sales channels.

• Complete management of named partners including leveraged sales bookings, direct revenue, expansion of programs, identification of needs and delivery of solutions to partner personnel, executive level relationship management, escalations, co-marketing programs, and all other aspects of partner account management.

• Develop and execute sales plans including strategy and tactical partner account management execution plans.

• Work closely with our Corporate sales team to drive revenue in existing customers and new business prospects.

• Drive partner adoption by engaging with high level executives and strategic thinkers across organization.

• Responsible for understanding partners' end markets, and using competitive insights to create actionable partner plans and leveraging/extending product nuances into strategic recommendations to deliver success within vertical markets.

What you'll need:

• 3+ years partner/alliance account management experience in a Software, or SaaS company.

• Proven track record of success driving revenue via direct and partner influenced opportunities.

• Proven history of meeting or exceeding quota via alliance-related functions

• Superior communication skills, and a strong background in strategic, consultative selling.

• Experience with multiple technological platforms and high technical acumen

• Ability to foster a team selling environment, both internally and externally.

• Travel 40-60%

• B.A./ B.S. degree preferred, MBA a plus

Where You'll Work: 
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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