Director - Sales

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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.

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Solutions Consultant/Account Executive
The combined role of Pre-Sales Consultant and Sales Executive at Strada involves engaging with prospective and existing clients, supporting sales activities, and driving sales of Cloud Deployment Services and Strada Payroll Solutions. The primary focus is on leveraging deep domain, product, solution area, and industry expertise to create compelling solutions and increase win and renewal rates during the sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Process (Pre-Sales Consultant Focus):

• Assist Sales Executives (SE) in developing prospect sales strategies.

• Perform discovery and scoping to identify complexity drivers.

• Coordinate with Delivery Team SMEs for technical solutions.

• Develop proposals, estimates, and Statements of Work.

• Engage in sales meetings and ensure accurate solutions are achieved cost-effectively.

• Tailor materials based on client needs and competitive landscape.

• RFP Support (Pre-Sales Consultant Focus):

• Review and update RFP responses.

• Create responses for domain-related RFP questions.

• Ensure scope-related RFP documents match the deal model.

• Develop client-specific delivery models.

• Domain/Product Expertise (Pre-Sales Consultant Focus):

• Maintain expertise in domain products and services.

• Stay connected to operations and delivery practices.

• Keep SEs updated on solutions, trends, and industry changes.

• Product Development (Pre-Sales Consultant Focus):

• Provide feedback to product owners based on market insights.

• Coordinate with product owners on special development or staffing needs.

• Ensure latest solution developments are reflected in sales materials.

• Sales Goals (Sales Executive Focus):

• Achieve individual sales goals for Professional Services and related products.

• Set and execute the sales strategy for the assigned territory.

• Lead the development of a sales plan targeting organizations with potential Service Delivery opportunities.

• Market Intelligence (Sales Executive Focus):

• Collect and communicate market intelligence on products/services.

• Incorporate market intelligence into the sales client planning process.

• Sales Strategy (Sales Executive Focus):

• Utilize lead generation teams and other sales support resources effectively.

• Craft and present client offers.

• Identify and navigate alternative paths to making the sale.

• Manage and maximize the client-level cost of sale.

• Provide input on pricing decisions to sell at the highest possible profit margin.

• Tools and Client Satisfaction (Sales Executive Focus):

• Maximize the use of sanctioned tools, including Salesforce.com.

• Drive increased client satisfaction, measured by surveys, spend, and feedback.

• Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or financial discipline.

Experience:

• Exceptional sales experience with Cloud software or Implementation solutions, with a strong preference for Workday ecosystem or other HRIS products.

• HR/Payroll/Benefits administration and sales knowledge preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent client communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Proven experience in building and developing senior client relationships.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize effectively.
• Self-driven and resourceful.

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.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

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.

Diversity Policy 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.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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 purchasers of Strada business units.