Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. About the Team The Global Partners Organization (GPO) is passionate about developing partnerships that accelerate innovation and growth with Industry differentiation, expanded reach, and customer success. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of the team that is driving a rapid and global change of paradigm, to embrace a modern ecosystem and implement a unified and global partner strategy with local flavor, with cross-functional engagement in programs, systems, processes and people. The team’s mission is to deliver winning partner engagements focused on time, scale, and route to market, aligned to our operational goals and core values. About the Role As part of the Partner Sales Team with GPO, the Principal Partner Executive will to lead joint business development with our Partners focused on FSI, aligned to the Workday sales organization. The Principal Partner Executive is responsible for developing the Workday pipeline across all Partners within the industry. In addition to working with our Partners, the Principal Partner Executive will work across multiple internal functions, including (but not limited to) sales, services, marketing, pre-sales, value management, legal, and industry. About You This role requires industry expertise, executive presence, and strong communication and organizational skills. Qualifications 10+ years professional experience. 3+ years of professional experience with an ERP software organization. 5+ years of professional experience in Business Development, Software/Services Sales, Consulting, and/or Channel Management in Cloud or Software Technology. Other Qualifications FSI Industry experience also preferred. Sales experience in the region, direct and indirect, in the space of HCM and/or ERP and business applications, working across enterprise and mid-market segments. Proven results in working across matrixed organizations, with complex team-based sales environments, and able to influence sales organizations and partner GTM motions. Cloud Technology, Data, Analytics, API, and platform experience and understanding. Validated experience in delivering strong results in pipeline generation and bookings. Understanding of Channel GTM motions, including selling through/to channel partners, co-selling/re-selling. Experience in public market facing activities. Ability to envision the future for our partners within their area of influence and share that vision broadly Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team and across multiple departments and groups. Ability to quickly grasp information across a variety of areas and build clear communications. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce.com. MBA, a plus. Location: US Workday office with ability to travel within the country acceptable. Moderate Travel: 25-40% Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $177,200 USD - $265,800 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $156,100 USD - $265,800 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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