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Workday hires Sales Executives to drive enterprise software deals across complex, multi-stakeholder cycles. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target if you're on an H-1B, OPT, or other sponsored status and building a career in SaaS sales.
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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
About the Role
Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday’s new customer growth. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud. As a team, we believe in partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing. In this role, you will:
- Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory
- Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
- Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Medium Enterprise prospects and shares Workday value propositions
- Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data
About You
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position.
- 2+ years experience negotiating deals with a variety of C-Suite Executives to close opportunities
- 3+ experience in engaging in a programmatic approach to generate and develop leads within your territory
Other Qualifications
- Proven track record in a high-velocity sales cycle, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
- Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape of the industry by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts
- Experience leveraging and partnering with internal team members on account strategies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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: $110,400 USD - $134,700 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $110,400 USD - $134,700 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.
At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
About the Role
Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday’s new customer growth. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud. As a team, we believe in partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing. In this role, you will:
- Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory
- Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
- Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Medium Enterprise prospects and shares Workday value propositions
- Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data
About You
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position.
- 2+ years experience negotiating deals with a variety of C-Suite Executives to close opportunities
- 3+ experience in engaging in a programmatic approach to generate and develop leads within your territory
Other Qualifications
- Proven track record in a high-velocity sales cycle, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
- Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape of the industry by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts
- Experience leveraging and partnering with internal team members on account strategies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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: $110,400 USD - $134,700 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $110,400 USD - $134,700 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.
At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
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Frame Your Enterprise SaaS Experience Clearly
Workday's Sales Executive roles center on large, consultative deals with HR and finance buyers. Tailor your resume to show quota attainment in complex, multi-stakeholder cycles rather than transactional or SMB sales, which won't map to their hiring profile.
Target Roles Aligned With Your Visa Timeline
If your OPT authorization window is under six months, prioritize Workday openings that list immediate start dates. For H-1B transfers, confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards before applying, since sales roles can face scrutiny.
Ask About Sponsorship Scope During Screening
Workday sponsors multiple visa types, but not every recruiter knows which categories cover a specific Sales Executive opening. Ask directly in the first recruiter call whether the role is approved for H-1B or TN sponsorship so you don't reach the offer stage blind.
Prepare Your PERM Documentation Early
If you're targeting a Green Card pathway through Workday, PERM recruitment requires the employer to advertise the role publicly and document that no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Gather your credentials and degree equivalency evidence before your one-year anniversary in the role.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Verified Openings
Finding Sales Executive roles at Workday that are confirmed sponsorship-eligible takes real filtering. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified openings by visa type so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already on the table, not speculating from a generic job listing.
Align Your Interview Narrative to Workday's Sales Motion
Workday sells into large enterprises on multi-year contracts, often displacing incumbent systems. In interviews, tie your experience to navigating executive-level objections and managing long sales cycles, which signals you can operate in their go-to-market environment from day one.
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Find Sales Executive at Workday JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Workday sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Executives?
Yes, Workday has a consistent history of sponsoring H-1B visas across its workforce, including sales functions. That said, H-1B eligibility for a Sales Executive role depends on the specific job duties meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which requires a direct relationship between the position and a qualifying bachelor's degree field. Confirm the role's eligibility early in the process.
How do I apply for Sales Executive jobs at Workday?
Applications go through Workday's careers portal. Before applying, use Migrate Mate to identify which open Sales Executive postings are confirmed sponsorship-eligible for your visa category, so you're not spending time on roles that won't support your status. Tailor your resume to enterprise SaaS sales cycles and HR or finance vertical experience, which align closely with Workday's buyer profile.
Which visa types does Workday commonly sponsor for Sales Executive roles?
Workday sponsors H-1B transfers and new cap-subject petitions, F-1 OPT and CPT extensions, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories, and immigrant visa pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees. TN eligibility for sales roles depends on whether the position maps to a listed USMCA occupation, so verify that fit before relying on it.
What qualifications does Workday expect for a Sales Executive position?
Workday's Sales Executive roles typically require a bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience closing enterprise software deals, often in the HR technology, ERP, or finance software space. Familiarity with multi-threaded deals involving procurement, IT, and C-suite stakeholders matters more than raw years of experience. For H-1B purposes, your degree field should connect directly to the role's core duties, not just sales broadly.
How long does the sponsorship and onboarding process take at a company like Workday?
For H-1B transfers, USCIS standard processing runs three to five months, though premium processing can reduce that to 15 business days. OPT to H-1B cap transitions require filing by April 1 for an October 1 start, so timing your offer relative to that cap window is critical. PERM-based Green Card processes typically take one to three years depending on your country of birth and DOL processing queues.
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