Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Workiva is a company that provides a platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to complex organizations. The Senior Demo Consultant will lead the development of automated demo environments, optimize demo operations, and collaborate with various teams to enhance the demo experience. This role involves significant technical leadership and innovation in creating scalable demo solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead major demo environment overhauls and architect 'Gold Standard' multi-solution demo footprints
- Utilize advanced technical capabilities, including Python scripting, Workiva Chains, and complex API integrations, to build automated, data-forward demo environments that refresh efficiently
- Design and implement AI-powered workflows to optimize demo build and QA cycle times, and embed Workiva's native AI capabilities directly into master demo narratives
- Identify patterns in internal ticketing requests to transition team workload from reactive fixes to the creation of scalable, self-service assets
- Design and enforce clear Proof-of-Concept (POC) guidelines and technical boundaries for field SCs to follow when standard demos require customization
- Collaborate with Product Management to ensure new product features are engineered into master demo environments prior to broad release, and provide structured technical feedback regarding demo friction
- Serve as a technical lead and resource for the Demo Consulting team, driving knowledge-sharing around complex environments, advanced troubleshooting, and automation
Skills
- Requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience in Demo Operations or Application Development with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD
- Hands-on technical experience with cloud technologies, API integrations, and scripting languages (such as Python) to build robust, automated data environments
- Practical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, AI-driven workflow automation) and CI/CD technologies (continuous integration/continuous deployment) to optimize build cycles, ensure environment stability, and accelerate time-to-market for demo assets
- Deep understanding of data models, complex system integrations, data migration, and SaaS architectures. Experience with Workiva implementation is highly desired
- Strong presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs and technical capabilities into highly consumable, value-driven demo experiences
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to transition projects from bespoke builds to globally scalable solutions
- Self-motivated with a strong bias toward action, measurable results, and continuous operational improvement
Benefits
- Eligible for commission based on sales performance
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Company Overview
Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.workiva.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Workiva has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.