Director of Partner Sales - Regulated Industries

The Director of Partner Sales - Regulated Industries (Healthcare, Energy, etc.) is a driving force in the establishment, growth, and GTM strategy within Workiva for our Majors (Large Enterprise) Team. The Director will leverage their experience to identify and establish new partnership opportunities, optimize existing partner relationships, and develop offerings and accelerators relevant to Healthcare, Energy, and related regulated industries, while driving net-new growth. This position works closely with the VP of Global Channels & Alliances and the VP of Sales. Cross organizational alignment with Account Executives, Alliance Directors, Marketing, Product Development, Solutions, Customer Success, and Sales Operations is critical in ensuring program success.

What You'll Do

Develop and execute the Go to Market Strategy for Channel and Alliances

Regional Consulting Partners

GSIs

ISVs

Distributors

Provide leadership in driving :

Executive level relationship management

Contracting strategy

Market Intelligence

Sourced and Co-Sell bookings

Partner recruitment & activation

Partner Enablement and delivery excellence

Escalations

Pipeline development

Pipe Nurture

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of related experience in software and / or SaaS and / or consulting

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to develop and execute a strategy involving multiple stakeholders

Experience selling or working closely across Healthcare including payers, providers, and life sciences.

Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement

Experience interacting cross-functionally in a matrix-oriented environment critical (including but not limited to sales, services, product, customer success, marketing, operations)

Ability to identify ways to successfully develop and execute a strategy

Ability to engage and collaborate with senior leaders and external Partners

Negotiation, influencing, collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving / critical thinking skills

Thrives in a collaborative environment and strong ability to be flexible in work approach based on business needs

Travel Requirement & Working Conditions

Up to 35% travel across North America for regular customer meetings and events

Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You'll Be Rewarded

On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US : 222,000.00 - 357,000.00 USD Annual

Eligible for commission based on sales performance

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com .

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