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Director, Strategic Enterprise Sales – Bay Area

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

Location

California

Posted

90 days ago

Salary

$323K - $485K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Hire, coach, and lead a high-performing Bay Area based Strategic Enterprise Sales team, empowering and motivating them to consistently exceed revenue goals • Drive growth by developing and executing go-to-market strategies that expand our footprint within complex Enterprise accounts, leveraging AI-driven, solution-based selling and targeted upsell and cross-sell initiatives • Guide and mentor your team through large, multi-product Enterprise sales cycles, fostering precision in complex deal navigation, executive engagement, and layered decision-making processes • Conduct quarterly territory and account plan reviews, providing actionable insights and strategic direction to drive customer expansion, retention, and AI-led solution adoption • Lead weekly forecast and pipeline reviews, providing mentorship and strategic deal coaching to ensure accuracy, accountability, and consistent execution against goals • Review top account plans quarterly, offering strategic recommendations that accelerate customer outcomes and revenue growth through AI-enabled CX and EX transformation • Establish and enforce operational rigor in the sales process. Driving accountability to KPIs, forecasting discipline, and data-informed decision-making • Maintain deep expertise in Zendesk’s AI, automation, and analytics capabilities, ensuring your team remains fluent in our technology value proposition and the evolving competitive landscape • Deliver compelling QBR presentations and executive briefings, aligning customer strategies with Zendesk’s roadmap for AI innovation and scalable customer experience transformation • Engage frequently with C-level executives and technology leaders across the Bay Area, building trusted partnerships that position Zendesk as a strategic enabler of intelligent CX.

Job Requirements

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required
  • 10+ years of software sales experience, including 5+ years leading Strategic Sales teams, preferably within the SaaS or AI technology industry
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and quota achievement; President’s Club recognition is a plus
  • Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder Enterprise sales cycles, including multi-month, AI-enabled, value-driven processes with proof-of-concept stages
  • Deep understanding of value selling frameworks (MEDDPICC preferred) and experience running executive-level deal reviews
  • Strong forecasting and pipeline management discipline, with a data-informed approach to sales execution
  • Skilled negotiator with experience driving high-value ARR opportunities and multi-product expansion
  • Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and listening skills, with the ability to articulate Zendesk’s AI and automation value proposition to senior executives
  • Strategic relationship-builder with a proven ability to influence C-suite leaders across the Bay Area technology landscape
  • Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, and retaining top Account Executives in competitive, high-growth markets
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong collaboration skills and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Proficiency with sales tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, Clari, and AI-powered enablement platforms
  • Willingness to travel across the Bay Area and select West Coast territories for customer and team engagements.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Related incentives

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