Account Executive Emerging Enterprise - Financial Services
Workday
Posted: March 3, 2026
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Quick Summary
As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth at a high-performing enterprise software company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver results-oriented solutions. You will also be expected to develop and maintain relationships with key clients to ensure long-term success.
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Job Description
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
About the Role
Workday is looking for driven Account Executives to join our team and help fuel our new customer growth within Financial Services, Insurance and Fintech.
Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday’s new customer growth.
This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud.
As a team, we believe in partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing.
If you're passionate about making a real impact on a customer's business and seeing their success from day one and beyond, this is the role for you.
In this role, you will:
• Strategize and execute a plan to win key net-new opportunities in your assigned territory.
• Partner with pre-sales and other internal teams to perform strategic account planning and align resources.
• Initiate, support, and close sales of Workday's cutting-edge solutions within Financial Services & Insurance prospects within the SMB market.
• Maintain a precise and timely forecast for your territory, pipeline, and services.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
• Around 3+ years of experience in a field sales role, selling SaaS/Cloud solutions (ERP, HCM, Financial, Planning, Analytics) to C-suite leaders.
• A strong background in negotiating deals effectively with various C-Suite executives.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and executing targeted lead generation strategies within a territory.
• Proven track records of success selling to Financial Services & Insurance prospects
Other Qualifications:
• A proven ability to excel in fast-paced sales cycles, including a knack for prospecting.
• Insight into the competitive dynamics of the enterprise software market, using this knowledge to position Workday effectively.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience partnering internally to develop account strategies.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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