Director of Sales Development - EMEA at Workiva Inc.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Development, Strategic Leadership, Pipeline Management, Team Management, SaaS Business Model, Lead Generation, Forecasting, Executive Presentation, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Market Analysis, Territory Management, Change Management, Commercial Acumen, Pipeline Hygiene

Industry

Software Development

Description

The Director of Sales Development is accountable for the strategic leadership of the EMEA Sales Development organization, overseeing an EMEA-wide team that drives prospecting and top-of-funnel pipeline growth. This leader is a strategy and scale expert who leads an organisation of Sales Development Managers and their respective teams to identify and qualify winning opportunities, maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. The Director ensures the entire organization is operating at a high level of performance, aligning departmental resources with overarching company objectives to fuel the sales engine. What You'll Do Build a high-performance organization by attracting leadership talent and fostering a culture of engagement and continuous learning Scale leadership capabilities through direct coaching, professional development, and succession planning Align departmental headcount and talent to optimize engagement and performance across the EMEA region Partner with Executive Leadership and the VP of Sales to align the Sales Development roadmap with Sales organization objectives Own aggregated pipeline forecasting and lead-to-opportunity strategies to ensure consistent top-of-funnel growth Maintain deep product and market knowledge to identify leadership training needs and pivot prospecting strategies as needed Analyze high-level metrics to drive progress toward pipeline generation targets and lead conversion efficiency Direct the identification and qualification of new opportunities to achieve quarterly pipeline and Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) targets Maximize field sales support by overseeing the distribution and quality of Sales Accepted Opportunities Establish synergy between Sales Development and Field Sales through strong partnerships with Sales Directors Enforce management-level accountability for 1:1s and field-pairing meetings to ensure smooth AE hand-offs Leverage leadership skills to proactively bridge gaps between actual and desired pipeline results What You'll Need Minimum Qualifications 10+ years related career experience in Sales or Sales Development - with a strong focus on lead generation and top-of-funnel pipeline growth 5+ years of direct people management experience, with a proven track record of managing managers preferred Preferred Qualifications Comprehensive understanding of the SaaS business model, unit economics, and the lead-to-revenue lifecycle Strong commercial and cultural acumen of EMEA markets Ability to lead through change across highly matrixed and geographically dispersed organizations Ability to motivate a broad organization and influence senior-level stakeholders Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to translate top-of-funnel data into strategic action Expert-level knowledge of Workiva products and internal processe Exceptional strategic planning, time, and territory management skills Travel Requirements & Working Conditions Up to 25% travel for internal and customer meetings Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you. Workiva is an Equal Opportunity 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, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. 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. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. #LI-BL1 ✅ About Workiva ✅ Life at Workiva ✅ Benefits & Perks ✅ People & Culture at Workiva ✅ Workiva Newsroom ✅ Leadership Team Apply for open positions through your Workday account on our Internal Career Site. For questions, please reach out to the recruiter listed on the job posting.

Responsibilities

The Director of Sales Development will lead the EMEA organization to drive top-of-funnel pipeline growth and optimize lead-to-opportunity strategies. They are responsible for scaling leadership capabilities, managing departmental performance, and fostering strong partnerships with Field Sales.