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Strategic Account Executive

Account ExecutiveSalesFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2007H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 4 moreAll locations: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington

Posted

63 days ago

Salary

$283K - $425K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve or exceed quota within assigned enterprise territories. • Identify and engage with senior executives and key decision-makers to understand their business objectives and challenges. • Present, negotiate, and close complex deals that deliver customer value and Zendesk revenue objectives. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams to drive customer satisfaction and expansion. • Maintain a robust AI sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts to management. • Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and Zendesk product offerings to position Zendesk as the preferred customer experience solution. • Represent Zendesk at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to build brand awareness and relationships.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or related fields.
  • MBA is a plus.
  • 7+ years of successful enterprise sales experience, preferably in SaaS or software solutions.
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in complex sales cycles.
  • Strong ability to engage and influence C-level executives and foster long-term partnerships.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-centric environment.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and sales methodologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology shaping customer experiences worldwide.
  • Collaborative culture that supports growth and innovation.
  • Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and professional development programs.

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