Sales Executive

Account Executive

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn't just a promise – it's the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

We are a dynamic and growing professional services organization specializing in Workday implementations and solutions. Our mission is to deliver innovative, high-quality services that enable our clients to fully realize the value of their Workday investment. We are seeking a motivated and strategic Account Executive to help drive revenue growth by strengthening our relationship with Workday and optimizing partner-led sales processes.

The Account Executive will be responsible for supporting and expanding our Workday professional services business by working closely with Workday and the partner ecosystem. This individual will identify new sales opportunities, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and execute joint go-to-market strategies. A key focus will be driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients and strengthening relationships within existing accounts with the goal of expanding Strada's coverage within the existing client base. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong client-facing skills, and a deep understanding of the company's offerings combined with strong negotiation and presentation skills.

Strategic Market Development

• Act as the primary liaison between Strada and Workday to identify opportunities and execute partner-aligned sales plays.
• Drive pipeline growth by aligning with Workday field teams and attending joint planning sessions.
• Develop go-to market strategies tailored to industry dynamics and client needs
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with C-level leadership across territory as well as sales and sales leadership within Workday.

Revenue Generation

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify and qualify complex sales opportunities through market research, networking, and inbound/outbound strategies and lead complex sales cycles from prospecting to contract negotiation and closure.
• Pitching & Presenting: Deliver compelling presentations and proposals tailored to client needs being able to elevate the value proposition Strada can deliver to clients.
• Pipeline Management: Create and maintain a healthy sales pipeline and forecast accurately enabling strategic, organic and long-term growth.
• Negotiation & Closing: build and maintain relationship with C-level stakeholders and decision-makers.  
• Upselling & Cross-selling: Identify and/or stimulate opportunities by highlighting Strada's value proposition to expand (upsell / cross-sell) services/products within current accounts.
• Innovation: Lead innovation conversations with strategic clients to drive new solutions deployment and growth.
• Account Planning: Develop strategic account plans with clear growth targets and align with client goals to generate value at client level.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (Product, marketing, Sol. Architect, SAE) to achieve maximum value for Strada and the client

The Requirements

• Ecosystem Expertise: 3+ years of experience in driving new logo growth within the Workday ecosystem.
• Experience with Workday (directly or through a partner organization) strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage extended sales cycles (6–12 months) and influence multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and the ability to navigate co-selling motions.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and ability to extract and interpret sales data.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a virtual environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

$113,820.00 - $211,380.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.