Sales Development Representative

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.

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About the Team

Join the Workday Sales Development team and play a key role in transforming how businesses worldwide manage their operations. We're on the lookout for individuals with a passion for strategic prospecting, who possess a curiosity about creative thinking, and are motivated to advance Workday's mission.

As an integral part of our team, you'll dive into the task of connecting with decision-makers via phone and email, forging meaningful relationships with potential clients. Your efforts will be instrumental in introducing Workday's innovative solutions to businesses, offering them new avenues for operational efficiency and growth.

At Workday, you're not just another employee—you're part of a vibrant community built on excellence, teamwork, and forward thinking. Surrounded by industry experts and innovators, you'll have opportunities to expand your skill set and drive your career forward in an environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth.

About the Role

The role of a Sales Development Representative at Workday is to deploy various prospecting approaches across target accounts, with the goal of partnering with the Account Executive to build quality opportunities for Workday field sales. The key role of a Sales Development Representative is to contact potential customers and share the Workday value messaging while also discovering the needs of the prospect and their organization.

Through a combination of email, phone calls, marketing qualified leads, social selling, and even face-to-face events, our sales development team generates quality pipeline by identifying qualified potential buyers and helping champion the relationship between the account and the Workday team.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of industry experience OR 2+ years equivalent work experience

• Shown industry experience preferred in prospecting, inside sales, business development, high technology exposure, marketing, direct sales, or IT consulting

Other Qualifications

• Highly motivated, tenacious, self-starter

• Ability to hold a resourceful and significant, executive-level conversations

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of Salesforce.com, Clari Groove, ZoomInfo

*If you are a new university graduate, take a look at our Early Career Associate opportunities! If the job posting is no longer available then all roles have been filled.

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 compen