Sales Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance
Workiva Inc. · Illinois, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
The Sales Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) delivers sales results on predetermined growth revenue targets through leadership and management of a team of GRC Solution Sales Executives. Utilizing their influence, the Sales Manager performs a strategic leadership role by directing sellers to identify and execute on winning opportunities, proper and timely follow up and delivering an excellent experience to customers. As the forefront leader who interacts with customers, the Sales Manager is always prominent and must exhibit a level of excellence by communicating with confidence to influence outcomes both internally and externally. Develop personalized coach plans and provide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvement
Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges
Assess and set account territory priorities for the team
Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts
Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement
Develop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs
Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality
Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy
Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed
Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices
5+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
~2+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably in software or technology organizations
~ Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) software solutions
Ability to provide deal support and guidance to GRC Solution Sales Executives
Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals
Exceptional communication skills and business acumen
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 lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
Travel Requirements and Working Conditions
Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events
Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 212,000.00 - 345,000.00 USD Annual ✅ Eligible for commission based on sales performance
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.
The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.
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 employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges
Assess and set account territory priorities for the team
Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts
Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement
Develop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs
Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality
Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy
Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed
Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices
5+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
~2+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably in software or technology organizations
~ Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) software solutions
Ability to provide deal support and guidance to GRC Solution Sales Executives
Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals
Exceptional communication skills and business acumen
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 lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
Travel Requirements and Working Conditions
Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events
Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 212,000.00 - 345,000.00 USD Annual ✅ Eligible for commission based on sales performance
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.
The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.
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 employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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Details
| Company | Workiva Inc. |
| Location | Illinois, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | sales |