SummaryAs part of Workiva's Growth Solutions team, the Solution Engineer is at the forefront of defining new solutions on the Workiva platform. This role is focused on exploring new markets, ideating and iterating on a solution design, and defining the best practices for all selected new solutions or use cases on our platform.
The Solution Engineer supports the process of incubating new solutions and use cases cross-functionally. Together with other global, internal teams including sales, solution engineering, product, technical solutioning, marketing, and the services organization, the Solution Development Consultant is committed to develop best-in-class solutions on the Workiva platform.
As part of Workiva's Growth Solutions team's current initiatives, the Solution Engineer will also provide pre-sales support in the development and presentation of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) solution specifically for customers to address the complex problems that Workiva's platform and solutions solve.
What You'll Do- Organize, ideate, and iterate on and utilizes existing and new Workiva platform functionality to develop new applications of our platform under the direction of Growth Solutions leadership and Senior / Principal Solution Engineers
- Stay informed of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and threats and translate these insights into actionable marketing plans and opportunities for Workiva
- Support sales efforts as needed by joining sales meetings and lending perspectives on pricing and solution licensing, and identify trends and opportunities for broader sales enablement training
- Engage in Pre-sales Engagements by working directly with prospects to field-test solution design and set accurate expectations about the delivery process
- Consult with Workiva team members as needed to support understanding of Workiva customers and the technology they use while identifying potential Workiva solution gaps and expansion opportunities
- Proactively engage with Product Development teams -draft requirements, iterate on new Workiva platform functionality, and field tests with clients
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of processes related to the solution in incubation through a commitment to ongoing self-guided or Workiva-provided training
- Proactively engage with Product Marketing, Client Services, Scoping, and Customer Success to achieve team and company goals, as well as ensure post-sales delivery expectations are met
What You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications- 4 years of experience in client-facing software or implementation service delivery with a Bachelor's degree; or 2 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience
- ESG, Sustainability reporting background or related advisory experience
Preferred Qualifications- Carbon Accounting and GHG Protocol experience (ideally 1+ years of experience in GHG accounting; Scopes 1 and 2 at a minimum with Scope 3 being a plus) and creation of sustainability reports. Carbon consulting experience and / or development of decarbonization strategies will be considered a plus
- Experience with ERP, GRC, GL, Carbon Accounting Systems, EHS, or Analytics & Reporting solutions and their related technology platforms is a plus
- Excellent presentation skills - ability to present topics clearly and succinctly to various audiences (internal and external)
- Be committed to learning new concepts, new regulations and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
- Ability to influence and drive change in business processes
- A strong individual contributor with intellectual curiosity to positively impact the ability to manage multiple initiatives
- Have strong analytical, technical, and database management skills and be comfortable managing and analyzing large data sets with high attention to detail
TravelWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements - Access to reliable internet throughout any period of remote work, not in a Workiva office.
How You'll Be Rewarded:$79,000.00 - $134,000.00
- 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.
Where You'll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we've created.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need-backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought-to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today's most challenging problems.
At Workiva, you'll enjoy:
- Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
- Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
- Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
- Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.
Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/
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Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. 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. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
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.
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