The Solutions Consultant is responsible for all technical, solution, and competitive aspects of the Zendesk sales cycle. As an SC you are both sales focused and technically savvy. You will be successful in convincing customer executives of the technical merits of the software solution with value focused presentations.. You will work in conjunction with Sales to be the technical bridge between our Sales Representatives and their prospects. You 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 online, and via virtual meetings.
What you bring to the role
You have 5-8 years of related experience and a minimum of 3 years of software pre-sales experience.
Good interpersonal, communication, persuasion, presentation and writing skills.
Experience scoping, leading and executing customer pilots and Proof of Concepts.
Basic 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.
You have superior solution scoping abilities, using our existing solution and influencing new product development.
Should be flexible and agile in your approach and open to working in a dynamic environment with multiple roles.
Bachelor’s degree is a requirement; graduate degree is a plus.
You have an obvious passion and people skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous consulting experience implementing enterprise class software solutions
Knowledge of topics such as Customer Service software, Employee Experience, ITSM
AI, Telephony (CTI), Business Intelligence, Integrations, REST APIs, Middleware
Call Center experience is a huge plus
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.
The US annualized OTE (On Target Earnings) range for this position is $108,000.00-$162,000.00 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. We advocate for digital first customer experiences—and we stick with it in our workplace. Over 5,000 employees worldwide are collaborating from kitchen tables, home offices, coworking spaces, and Zendesk workspaces to make one team.
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 peopleandplaces@zendesk.com with your specific accommodation request.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zendesk by 2x