The Area Sales Director (ASD) delivers sales results on revenue targets through leadership of a team of salespeople - both Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Regional Account Executives (RAEs). The ASD leads the SDRs to drive sales opportunity pipeline and RAEs to identify and close winning opportunities and deliver an excellent experience to the customer.Reporting into the Senior Sales Director, this role leads a team focused on selling the ParsePort solutions across the Southern Europe region (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, France, Germany, Poland and Malta) as well as partnering with other Workiva sales teams for multi-solution wins.What You’ll DoProvide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvementDevelop personalized coaching plans to address specific strengths and weaknesses of each sellerMentor and encourage a growth mindset among the teamIdentify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challengesAssess and set account territory priorities for the team across the regionSet clear and measurable goals for individual contributorsDevelop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecastsUse data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvementDevelop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needsObserves, assesses and monitors seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality Ability to provide deal support and guidance to sellersBuild strong relationships with internal peer teams and leadership to drive strong cross-organization successBuild 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 succeedFoster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practicesEncourage feedback and open communication to ensure all team members feel heard and valued, and to address any issues or concernsWhat You’ll NeedMinimum Qualifications5+ years of related career experience in a related technology sales - preferably in SaaS software or similar complex technology platformsUndergraduate degree or equivalent combination of relevant career experience and expertisePreferred Qualifications2+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably leading both inside and field salespeopleProven sales track record - as an individual contributor - in the field selling complex technology or software solutionsAbility to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionalsExceptional communication skillsUnderstanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business modelExecutive presence with the ability to communicate at the most senior levelAbility 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 simultaneouslyAbility to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining valueCapability for achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targetsWorking Conditions & Travel RequirementsUp to 15% travel for customer meetings and company eventsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office What we offer youWe can offer you a job in a dynamic and international company with many different customer groups, where you will have the opportunity to develop. We are a flexible workplace that values our employees and gives great individual responsibility to each person in the company.Dedicated colleagues who take the time to help each otherAn informal and fun but focused work environmentLunch and massage arrangementSocial gatheringsAbout usParsePort is a part of a Workiva company, that provides a solution for international financial reporting in the XBRL and iXBRL formats. We help authorities, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, auditors, and publicly listed and smaller companies report in the ESEF/XBRL format. Our slogan is “XBRL made simple” and we believe it, which is why we work to make all aspects of the reporting process as simple as possible.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.You can get to know us better at www.parseport.com and www.workiva.com. #LI-MC1
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