Zendesk

Enterprise Account Executive

Zendesk$283K — $425K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 8+ years in cloud/software B2B sales with a proven track record.
  • History of exceeding sales targets; President's Club membership is advantageous.
  • Experience in managing customer relationships for enterprises generating over $2 billion in revenue.
  • Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills, especially with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by acquiring new Enterprise customers.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to cross-sell products to existing customers.
  • Manage key customer relationships to maximize satisfaction and retention.
  • Leverage data insights for effective prospecting and retention strategies.
  • Develop quarterly territory plans to increase market share in the Enterprise sector.
  • Lead complex, value-centric sales cycles with significant revenue clients.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads to exceed revenue goals.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

To advance this vision, we are seeking a dedicated, AI-savvy Enterprise Account Executive with a proven track record in B2B sales and a passion for driving SaaS growth. In this role, you will grow our Enterprise account base by hunting new opportunities, closing deals of all sizes, and building broad, trusted relationships. As a key member of our team, you'll harness the latest in AI-driven insights and solutions to accelerate revenue growth, align with customer goals, and deepen Zendesk's impact across the Enterprise landscape.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Directly drive top-line revenue growth by acquiring new Enterprise customers and developing strategies to penetrate top tier accounts.
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to cross sell additional products and services to existing customers to optimize account revenue and profitability.
  • Manage and nurture key customer relationships to ensure maximum satisfaction and retention, fostering long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Leverage data insights, customer intents, and adoption history to effectively prospect new clients and enhance retention strategies, leading to improved conversion rates in new business pipeline and increased retention and expansion of existing clients.
  • Create quarterly territory plans, developing strategies and actionable tactics to increase our market share in the Enterprise sector.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Zendesk products and align them with clients' business objectives to secure product expansion and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead complex, value-centric sales cycles, including multi-month deals with proof of concept stages, particularly with customers generating significant revenue.
  • Consistently develop a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and maintain an accurate sales forecast to exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals.
  • Establish and maintain C-level executive sponsorship, leveraging your industry expertise to build relationships with decision-makers and champions.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and leadership to optimize sales strategies and drive sales execution.
  • Negotiate and close complex deals, leveraging a consultative approach, utilizing your exceptional communication skills to present compelling business cases and value propositions.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of Zendesk solutions, staying current with competitive landscape and industry trends.


What You Bring to the Role:
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience in cloud/software B2B sales or solution engineering, with a minimum of 8 years of experience and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong, consistent track record of achieving targets & quota achievement in 2 of the last 3 years; President's club membership is a plus.
  • Expertise in navigating complex sales cycles and renewals, including multi-month, value-centric processes with proof of concept stages.
  • Experience in managing customer relationships with organizations generating revenues exceeding $2 billion.
  • A history of successfully selling to VP and C-level executives in Enterprise accounts.
  • Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and deal-closing abilities.
  • Experience creating and leveraging territory and account plans.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a drive for personal and professional growth.
  • Demonstrated industry experience, with the ability to navigate industry trends and dynamics and build relationships with key decision-makers and champions.
  • Familiarity with key Sales tools such as Salesforce.com, Outreach, Clari, Seismic and Looker.
  • Ability to travel to customer locations.


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The US annualized OTE (On Target Earnings) range for this position is $283,000.00-$425,000.00 with a pay mix of 50/50 (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.

About Zendesk

Zendesk is a customer service software company headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol ZEN and is a constituent of the Russell 2000 Index. The company provides a cloud-based customer support platform which allows quicker and easier interaction between businesses and customers. Zendesk has over 4,000 employees and serves 150,000 customers in 160 countries. The company was founded in 2007 by Mikkel Svane, Morten Primdahl, and Alexander Aghassipour.
Learn more about Zendesk
Size
2,570 employees
Market Cap
$10.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$218.1 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1 billion
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