Senior Solutions Consultant

Zendesk; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a Senior Solutions Consultant in Gauteng to drive technical sales cycles and collaborate with Account Executives. This role requires 5+ years in Solutions Consulting, fluency in Korean, and knowledge of enterprise SaaS architecture and customer experience automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting discovery sessions, product demonstrations, and serving as the technical expert throughout the sales process.

Benefits

Flexible remote work options

Inclusive company culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing commercial role.
• Native-level fluency in Korean and Business-level English.
• Experience in enterprise SaaS solution architecture.
• Proven success in managing technical sales cycles.
• Experience with customer experience automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical sales cycle with Account Executives.
• Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders.
• Design and deliver product demonstrations.
• Act as the technical expert in the sales process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.

Skills

Solutions Consulting

Technical storytelling

Customer experience automation

Communication

Sales cycle management

Education

5+ years in Presales or Solutions Consulting

Tools

APIs

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Who We're Looking For

At Zendesk, we believe in creating simple, powerful solutions that bring organizations and their customers closer together.

Our mission is centered on enabling better human experiences.

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, your personal mission is to ensure solution selection by bridging the gap between customer vision and technical reality.

You are the definitive voice of our product's capability—a crucial technical storyteller, trusted advisor, and solution architect all in one.

You will be integral to the sales ecosystem, supporting our Account Executives on opportunities across both the dynamic Mid-Market and complex Enterprise / Strategic Accounts in South Korea and the broader APAC region.

You thrive in a consultative, fast‑paced environment and possess a passion for translating sophisticated technology into impactful business value.

We seek your unique perspective to help shape the future of CX for our Korean and Asia-based clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, you will drive the technical sales cycle, working hand‑in‑hand with our Account Executives to secure new partnerships and expand existing relationships.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Strategic Solution Design: Lead in-depth discovery sessions with a diverse set of stakeholders (from agents to C‑suite executives) to understand business challenges and architect tailored, value-based technical solutions on the Zendesk platform.
• Proof of Value (PoV) and Demonstrations: Design, configure, and deliver compelling product demonstrations and customized Proofs of Concept (PoCs) that vividly bring the proposed solution to life and showcase measurable return on investment (ROI).
• Technical Authority: Serve as the technical expert for both Enterprise and Mid‑Market engagements, skillfully addressing functional, technical, security, and competitive aspects of the sales process, including detailed RFI / RFP responses.
• AI and Automation Implementation: Demonstrate practical expertise in implementing customer experience automation, Generative AI use cases, and intelligent routing to show prospects how to achieve operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Collaboration and Enablement: Act as the technical feedback loop, collaborating cross‑functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to influence the future roadmap and ensure regional needs are met.
• Thought Leadership: Travel as needed to engage with customers and prospects across South Korea and Asia, presenting at field events and becoming a known domain expert in the region.

What You Bring to the Role

We recognize that great talent comes from many places. If you have the drive and capacity to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single bullet point.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a Presales, Solutions Consulting, or equivalent customer‑facing commercial role within the Enterprise SaaS or CX software industry.

Native‑level fluency in Korean and Business‑level fluency in English (written and verbal) to effectively support global and local teams, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated understanding of Enterprise SaaS solution architecture, including APIs, web / scripting technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON), and middleware / integration concepts.

Proven experience successfully managing all technical aspects of a sales cycle, from initial discovery through RFI / RFP response and successful pilot / PoC execution.

Practical experience implementing and demonstrating complex customer experience automation solutions and Generative AI use cases (e.g., intelligent self‑service, routing, virtual assistants) to achieve measurable business outcomes.

Willingness to travel regionally and internationally to customer sites and Zendesk offices as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Domain expertise in key industries relevant to the Korean and APAC markets.

Previous experience as a consultant implementing large‑scale enterprise software solutions.

Deep knowledge of the Customer Experience (CX), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), or IT Service Management (ITSM) market landscapes and peripheral technologies.

Experience in value‑based selling methodologies, detailed discovery, and superior solution scoping abilities.

Awareness of or experience in facilitating Design Thinking (or similar collaborative) sessions to rapidly define solutions.

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.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.

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.

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