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Principal Partner Sales Executive
Workday INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Workday INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Engagement Manager” (Sales Engineers) in NY: $155k–$155k, median $155k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Workday INC
The US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 The Global Partners Organization (GPO) builds and grows the partner ecosystem that helps Workday and our customers succeed. We work hand-in-hand with Sales, Services, Marketing, and Product teams to generate and influence pipeline, prepare partners to deliver great work, and give customers a consistent experience no matter which partner they work with. Joining GPO in India means helping shape a fast-growing ecosystem from the ground up: you'll work across a diverse set of partners, from global system integrators to emerging AI and value-added reseller partners, and see the direct impact of your work on Workday's growth in the region. About the Role As a Principal Partner Sales Executive, you will own execution across a defined portfolio of partners in India. You will manage day-to-day partner relationships, run joint go-to-market plans, and help partners meet their pipeline and revenue goals. You'll work closely with the India sales team so that partner-sourced and partner-influenced opportunities move smoothly from first conversation to close. Responsibilities: • Work with partners and the India sales team to build and progress pipeline, and manage partner-related deals through to close. • Prepare partner sales teams on Workday's offerings and go-to-market approach, and help partners earn and maintain the certifications they need. • Build and run joint go-to-market plans with your partners, including regular business reviews and executive check-ins to track progress and address risks. • Identify and onboard new referral, alliance, and global systems integrator partners, as well as AI, Workday GO, FINS, and value-added reseller partners for the region. • Connect partner leaders with Workday's Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services teams to build alignment on plans for individual accounts and industries. • Serve as the main point of contact for your partner portfolio, including for day-to-day questions or issues that come up. About You Basic Qualifications • 10+ years of relevant experience in technology sales, channel sales, or alliance management, ideally within the SaaS or enterprise software industry. • Experience managing partner relationships and joint go-to-market plans that deliver measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes. Other Qualifications • Channel partner management: You've built and managed relationships with partners, including recruiting new partners and helping them grow their practice and delivery quality. • Deal and pipeline management: You're comfortable managing opportunities from early pipeline through to close, and have a tr