Regional Sales Director

2 weeks ago


Stockholm, Sweden Workiva Sweden AB Full time

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) is responsible for obtaining new business and customer expansion opportunities from Executive-level buyers and influencers in either private or publicly traded companies.

Successful candidates will build relationships and identify Workiva products and services that meet customer needs to drive customer acquisition within a specific territory. Sales growth is attained through new customer subscriptions, professional services, delivery and training.

This role is focused on delivering sales results across Workiva’s enterprise market space in Sweden and other Nordic markets for our corporate account portfolio. Ideal candidates will have previous commercial experience selling a complex software solution within a matrix sales environment.

What You’ll Do

Actively prospects for sales opportunities while working strategically with Inside Sales, Solution Specialists and Partnerships to generate qualified opportunities

Presents to Customers: Uses the facts found in the needs analysis phase to present a compelling demonstration of the Workiva suite of products and create a customer belief that they must have Workiva products

Handles Objections: Skillfully probes for objections and removes obstacles or eliminates barriers to gain commitment; solves different client challenges, and can pull forward the best possible solution

Closes Sales: Naturally leads the sales process to a close by demonstrating Workiva’s value proposition

Reports Customer Contacts: Updates customer relationship management tools regularly and timely

Forecasts Sales: Provides consistent and accurate forward-looking information though pipeline analysis

Plans Sales Strategy: Plans and executes sales strategy with purposeful action to complete the sale

Optimizes Internal Resources: Gathers internal support to pursue an account

Prioritizes selling activities and follows through in a timely fashion

Maintains a strong knowledge of Workiva products through a commitment to ongoing training

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales

Undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant career experience

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model

Ability to demonstrate complex software applications

Strong business acumen and and ability to understand complex business issues

Executive presence; ability to communicate at the most senior level

Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycle.

Ability to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously

Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value

Capability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets

Fluent in English and Swedish language

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and sales calls

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

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, 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 .

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

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