Account Executive - Large Enterprise UKI, Retail

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About the Team
The Retail, Hospitality & Transport (RHT) industry vertical is Workday’s largest, measured by live employees on the platform - 21m and counting!
The Enterprise Sales team helps the sector continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, partnering with both new and existing customers across one dynamic team. We pride ourselves on delivering amazing results while having fun along the way. That means supporting each other, driving accountability, and making sure everything we do inspires a brighter workday for all. This is a team where you will be surrounded by dedicated professionals who play a key role in guiding customers through transformation and driving meaningful business growth.

About the Role

As a Senior Account Executive in Workday's Field Sales organization, you will hold a unique hybrid position, balancing two equally important priorities: acquiring new Large Enterprise customers and deepening relationships with our existing customer base within the UKI Retail, Hospitality & Transport sector. This role is central to Workday's growth strategy, combining the energy of new logo acquisition with the strategic depth of customer expansion.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute a territory strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities across both net new prospects and existing customers in the UKI Retail, Hospitality & Transport sector
• Perform comprehensive account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
• Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Large Enterprise prospects, sharing the Workday value proposition and connecting customers with solutions, particularly core financials
• Drive strategic add-on and renewal business within existing Large Enterprise customers, with a focus on upselling through effective deal management
• Develop and maintain relationships with both net new and existing customers, applying a consultative approach to crafting relevant solutions that deliver lasting value
• Negotiate deals with a variety of C-Suite executives to close opportunities
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Workday's internal teams, including pre-sales, digital, value & bid-management, marketing, technical, and sales support
• Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud-based ERP, HCM, Financial, Planning, or Analytics solutions to C-level executives from a field sales position
• 7+ years of experience collaborating with internal teams (pre-sales, value, inside sales) to achieve targets and manage multiple deals simultaneously
• 7+ years of experience managing longer deal cycles
• 7+ years of strong outbound skills with meaningful self-sourced pipeline

Other Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with existing customers for add-on or incremental business
• Able to quickly establish trust with key stakeholders
• Prior experience with partnering with internal team members on account strategies for short and long term prospecting and territory management
• Experience selling SaaS Solutions to Retail and Hospitality is a strong preference
• Clear communication skills in English with experience connecting and building relationships with C-level executives.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to flourish in team settings.

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