Launch Your Sales Career at Workhuman
WorkhumanAbout the role
Job Description:
This isn't just another graduate job.
It's the start of a career.
If you're looking for a role where you can learn one of the most valuable skills in business, work with exceptional people, earn great money and build a pathway into enterprise software sales......Keep reading.
If you're looking for a comfortable 9-5 where every day is predictable...This probably isn't for you.
Why this role?
The world's best Account Executives almost all started as Business Development Representatives.
It's where you learn how businesses buy.
How to influence senior decision makers.
How to build relationships.
How to handle rejection.
How to solve business problems.
How to create opportunities where none existed before.
At Workhuman, you'll be joining a brand new Mid-Market business at the beginning of its journey.
That means you'll have the chance to help shape how we grow, not simply inherit someone else's playbook.
What you'll actually do
Your job is hard.
Create opportunities.
You'll speak with HR leaders, senior executives and decision makers at growing organisations.
Some conversations will happen over the phone.
Some over LinkedIn.
Some by email.
Some because you've spotted something nobody else has.
You'll work alongside experienced Account Executives to identify target companies, understand their business and open doors that become real commercial opportunities.
Every meeting you create has the potential to become a new Workhuman customer.
What success looks like
You'll know you're succeeding when:
- You're consistently creating 7-10 qualified meetings every week.
- You're becoming someone prospects actually want to speak to.
- You're improving every month.
- You're building confidence talking to senior leaders.
- You're developing the skills needed to become an Account Executive.
What you'll get
We take developing future sales professionals seriously.
You'll receive coaching from experienced sales leaders who have built successful SaaS careers.
You'll learn:
- Modern outbound sales
- Prospecting
- Commercial discovery
- Negotiation fundamentals
- Business acumen
- Executive communication
- CRM and sales technology
- How successful SaaS organisations grow revenue
For the right people, this role is designed to be the first step towards becoming an Account Executive.
Is this role for you?
You'll probably thrive here if you:
✔ Love setting yourself goals.
✔ Enjoy competition.
✔ Bounce back quickly when things don't go your way.
✔ Like talking to people you've never met.
✔ Are curious about how businesses work.
✔ Want a career where your effort directly impacts your success.
✔ Are excited by learning.
✔ Want to build a career in technology sales.
This role probably isn't for you if...
✘ You dislike hearing "no."
✘ You prefer routine over challenge.
✘ Targets make you uncomfortable.
✘ You wait for work rather than creating it.
✘ You're looking for a role where success comes easily.
Sales isn't easy.
That's exactly why it's rewarding.
Who we're looking for
We're much more interested in potential than experience.
You might be:
- A recent graduate.
- Working in retail or hospitality and ready for your first corporate career.
- A recruiter who loves business development.
- Someone with customer-facing experience who wants to move into SaaS.
If you can demonstrate curiosity, resilience, drive and the willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
The base salary range for this position is $50,000–$60,000. Offered base compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other factors relevant to the scope and responsibilities of this role.
This role is also eligible for bonus or other variable compensation based on job performance and our standard benefits package, which supports employee well-being and work-life balance.
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