Solutions Engineer - ESG & Sustainability

Company: Workiva
Company: Workiva
Location: Amsterdam
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2024-06-14 05:51
As part of Workiva's Growth Solutions team, the Solutions Engineer is at the forefront of defining new solutions on the Workiva platform. This role is focused on exploring new markets, ideating and iterating on a solution design, and defining the best practices for all selected new solutions or use cases on our platform.  The Solutions Engineer supports the process of incubating new solutions and use cases cross-functionally. Together with other global, internal teams including sales, solution engineering, product, technical solutioning, marketing, and the services organization, the Solution Engineer is committed to develop best-in-class solutions on the Workiva platform.As part of Workiva’s Growth Solutions team's current initiatives, the Solutions Engineer will also provide pre-sales support in the development and presentation of our ESG and Sustainability solution specifically for customers to address the complex problems that Workiva's platform and solutions solve.What You’ll DoOrganize, ideate, and iterate on and utilizes existing and new Workiva platform functionality to develop new applications of our platform under the direction of Growth Solutions leadership and Senior / Principal Solution EngineersStay informed of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and threats and translate these insights into actionable marketing plans and opportunities for WorkivaSupport sales efforts as needed by joining sales meetings and lending perspectives on pricing and solution licensing, and identify trends and opportunities for broader sales enablement trainingEngage in Pre-sales Engagements by working directly with prospects to field-test solution design and set accurate expectations about the delivery processConsult with Workiva team members as needed to support understanding of Workiva customers and the technology they use while identifying potential Workiva solution gaps and expansion opportunitiesProactively engage with Product Development teams -draft requirements, iterate on new Workiva platform functionality, and field tests with clientsMaintain and enhance knowledge of processes related to the solution in incubation through a commitment to ongoing self-guided or Workiva-provided trainingProactively engage with Product Marketing, Client Services, Scoping, and Customer Success to achieve team and company goals, as well as ensure post-sales delivery expectations are metWhat You'll NeedMinimum QualificationsUndergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field4+ years of related career experience in client-facing software implementation or implementation service deliveryPreferred QualificationsESG/Sustainability Reporting background or related advisory experienceCarbon Accounting and GHG Protocol experience (ideally 1+ years of experience in GHG accounting; Scopes 1 and 2 at a minimum with Scope 3 being a plus) and creation of sustainability reports. Carbon consulting experience and / or development of decarbonization strategies will be considered a plusExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Carbon Accounting or similar Analytics & Reporting platformsExcellent presentation skills - ability to present topics clearly and succinctly to various audiences (internal and external)Be committed to learning new concepts, new regulations and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environmentExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvementAbility to influence and drive change in business processesA strong individual contributor with intellectual curiosity to positively impact the ability to manage multiple initiativesHave strong analytical, technical, and database management skills and be comfortable managing and analyzing large data sets with high attention to detailWorking Conditions & Travel RequirementsUp to 30% travel for customer meetings and company eventsReliable internet access 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 talentacquisition@workiva.com.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LI-MC1
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