Senior Solutions Consultant

Zendesk; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Zendesk is seeking a Senior Solutions Consultant to manage technical and competitive aspects of the sales cycle. Candidates should be sales-focused with a minimum of 5 years of software selling experience. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with enterprise clients while driving customer satisfaction through effective solutions. A commitment to collaboration and excellence in customer service is essential.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Benefits and related incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mid Market/Enterprise software selling experience.
• Knowledge in web/scripting technologies, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience with customer service software and ITSM.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical, solution, and competitive aspects of the sales cycle.
• Convince C-level executives of the technical merits of the software solution.
• Manage and deliver technical information to customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Persuasion

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Knowledge in web technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

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What you'll be doing

The Senior Solutions Consultant is responsible for all technical, solution, and competitive aspects of the Zendesk sales cycle. SC’s must be both sales focused and technically savvy. They must be successful selling to Enterprise and Mid Market executives, and convincing C-level and director level executives of the technical merits of the software solution. The SC will work, in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, and Product Managers, to be the technical bridge between our Sales Representatives and their prospects. The SC will take ownership of the prime technical relationship with our prospects to drive customer happiness by proactively managing and delivering technical information to our customers both onsite, online, and via telephone.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

The Senior Solutions Consultant is responsible for all technical, solution, and competitive aspects of the Zendesk sales cycle. SC’s must be both sales focused and technically savvy. They must be successful selling to Enterprise and Mid Market executives, and convincing C-level and director level executives of the technical merits of the software solution. The SC will work, in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, and Product Managers, to be the technical bridge between our Sales Representatives and their prospects. The SC will take ownership of the prime technical relationship with our prospects to drive customer happiness by proactively managing and delivering technical information to our customers both onsite, online, and via telephone.

What You Bring To The Role

• 5+ years of Mid Market/Enterprise software selling experience.
• Experience mapping RFI/RFP requirements to software solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion, presentation and writing skills.
• Call Center Experience is Desired (and a huge plus!)
• Experience scoping, managing and executing customer pilots and Proof of Concepts.
• Knowledge in web / scripting technologies, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SaaS applications.
• Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to meet a business requirement with a technical solution.
• Outstanding solution scoping abilities, using our existing solution and influencing new product development.
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced startup environment with multiple roles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is a must; graduate degree is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Obvious passion and people skills
• Desired Skills
• Previous consulting experience implementing enterprise class software solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Customer Service Software, ITSM, data warehousing, business intelligence.
  
  

The US annualized OTE (On Target Earnings) range for this position is $151,000.00-$227,000.00 with a pay mix of 80/20 (base/commission). This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.

The Intelligent Heart Of Customer Experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] with your specific accommodation request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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