
Senior Solution Consultant - Strategic Commercial Accounts
Workiva · Illinois, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $253,000 / year
- Illinois, United States
Job highlights
- Pre-sales support for complex client problems.
- Trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle.
- Demonstrates expertise in Financial, GRC, Sustainability.
- Conducts assessments and builds Proof of Concepts.
- Collaborates with internal teams for customer success.
About the role
Senior Solution Consultant - Strategic Commercial Accounts
The Senior Solution Consultant provides pre-sales support in the development and presentation of our platform for prospective clients and current customers to address the complex problems that Workiva's platform and solutions solve. This role serves as a trusted advisor supporting the business throughout the sales cycle by connecting customer outcomes to platform capabilities, rapidly iterating on solutions, and guiding customers through technical validation and value based demonstrations.
What You’ll Do
- Execute pre-sales framework to engage customers, prospects, and partners via virtual and onsite meetings, drive the discovery process, lead product demonstrations, and identify areas where Workiva solutions align to address customer/prospect needs
- Demonstrate expertise across all of Workiva’s domain areas - Financial Reporting, GRC, and Sustainability Reporting - developing working knowledge of industries, departments, and use cases where Workiva can have an impact
- Assist sales in developing account plans in support of Workiva strategies and objectives
- Conduct process assessments with customers, build Proof of Concepts to validate requirements, build and present partner specific business cases
- Ensure customer success by working with implementation partners and Workiva Client Services team for smooth on-boarding and long term success
- Assist in developing new use-cases or by using existing templates providing proof of our solution's impact and value proposition
- May begin to deliver cross-domain coaching, training, or mentoring peers
- Work with Sales, Product Marketing, Client Services, Scoping, and Customer Success to achieve team and company goals
What You’ll Need
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years and a Ph.D.
- Financial Reporting, GRC, or Sustainability Reporting knowledge is valuable in this role. Candidates should either bring existing expertise or demonstrate strong aptitude and commitment to rapidly developing deep domain expertise
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience engaging with and presenting to business or IT managers and executives
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement
- Experience building processes from the ground up, including design, proposal, and cross-functional alignment
- Demonstrates proactive collaboration and feedback to product management teams to capture new customer requirements and enhancements, may require guidance as needed
- Ability to solve problems and articulate solutions to business problems with strong communication and presentation skills
- Hands on technical experience with SaaS solutions, cloud technologies, and architectures preferred
- Experience with high level technical aspects of connectivity and integration (API)
- Capability to gather business needs and present a value based, compelling software demonstration is preferred
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
- Up to 40% Travel
- Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office
How You’ll Be Rewarded
- On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 156,000.00 - 253,000.00 USD Annual
- Eligible for commission based on sales performance
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Why Join Workiva
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.
At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. 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 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.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
Key skills/competency
- Solution Consulting
- Pre-sales Support
- Financial Reporting
- GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
- Sustainability Reporting
- SaaS Solutions
- Cloud Technologies
- APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
- Value-Based Demonstrations
- Customer Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Solution Consultant
- Pre-sales
- Financial Reporting
- GRC
- Sustainability Reporting
- SaaS
- Cloud
- Technical Sales
- Consulting
- Enterprise Software
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in financial reporting, GRC, sustainability, SaaS, and cloud technologies. Emphasize your pre-sales and customer-facing skills.
- Showcase your expertise: Detail your experience in delivering value-based demonstrations and building proof-of-concepts. Quantify your achievements in previous roles.
- Understand Workiva's platform: Research Workiva's AI-powered platform, its role in unifying finance, risk, and sustainability, and its impact on complex organizations.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your technical skills with SaaS solutions and APIs, as well as your problem-solving and communication abilities.
- Network and connect: Leverage LinkedIn to connect with current Workiva employees, especially those in solution consulting or sales roles, to gain insights into the company culture and hiring process.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key domains for a Senior Solution Consultant at Workiva?
- The key domains for a Senior Solution Consultant at Workiva are Financial Reporting, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and Sustainability Reporting. Demonstrating expertise or a strong aptitude to rapidly develop deep knowledge in these areas is crucial for success in this role.
- What is the expected travel for a Senior Solution Consultant at Workiva?
- The Senior Solution Consultant role requires up to 40% travel. This travel will involve virtual and onsite meetings with customers, prospects, and partners.
- What technical experience is preferred for this Senior Solution Consultant position?
- Preferred technical experience includes hands-on work with SaaS solutions, cloud technologies, and architectures. Familiarity with the high-level technical aspects of connectivity and integration, particularly APIs, is also beneficial.
- How does Workiva approach remote work for its Senior Solution Consultants?
- Workiva supports employees in working where they work best, offering flexibility between office-based and remote work. For remote employees, reliable internet access is essential, and they can work from any location within their country of employment.
- What is the OTE range for the Senior Solution Consultant role in the US?
- The On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the Senior Solution Consultant role in the US is between $156,000.00 and $253,000.00 annually. This range may vary based on location and other factors, and includes eligibility for commission.
- What kind of employee benefits does Workiva offer to its Senior Solution Consultants?
- Workiva offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401(k) match, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted at hire, and other benefits designed to support employees' well-being and financial security.
- How can I demonstrate my problem-solving skills for the Senior Solution Consultant role at Workiva?
- To demonstrate your problem-solving skills, focus on examples where you've articulated solutions to complex business problems, especially within financial reporting, GRC, or sustainability. Highlight your experience in conducting process assessments and building proof-of-concepts to validate requirements.
- Is there a specific educational requirement for the Senior Solution Consultant position?
- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required. Alternatively, 4 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a Ph.D. are also acceptable.