• Fancy a role at the center of our EMEA sales team?

  The Business Development role at Zendesk is one of our most meaningful and valued roles in the business. Responsible for starting conversations with our future customers, you will directly impact and shape the Zendesk of tomorrow.

  If you are looking for incredible career progression, top-class training and a culture of fun, camaraderie and empowerment, then this is the role for you!!

  Zendesk is the world’s leading Customer Support Platform, and we are growing our EMEA business fast! But to do this we need the right people on board this rocketship. If you are ambitious, a great teammate and have a growth mindset then we want to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to join a team of incredibly passionate, ambitious and fun sales professionals who embody Zendesk’s outstanding culture and values. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of overachieving in a fast paced dynamic environment and has a winning mentality!

  What you will do:

  • Be a key team member of the sales team, driving new business in the UK and Ireland

  • Work tightly with your team and Account Executive to come up with a winning strategy for your territory

  • Find and connect with prospects and companies who would be a good fit for Zendesk’s products

  • Use innovative prospecting methods to catch the attention of people who may not know what we do or why they should speak with us

  • Use A/B testing and a data driven approach to review what is working for you and what you need to change to get better results

  • Be proactive, ask for help, ask lots of questions and share what you are learning with your team

  • Coach and mentor newer members to the team once you are overperforming

  • Be motivated to overachieve on targets and metrics.

  • Be the face of the brand, 100% focussed on building an outstanding customer experience.

  It would be fantastic if you have

  • Proficiency in English is required

  • Passion to kick-start or continue a career in consultative sales

  • A minimum of 6 months of experience in a Sales related environment

  • Solid business experience (SaaS sales preferred), curious and customer-centric.

  • A “Can Do” / “Winning” attitude, with a hunger and 'self-starter' commitment to overachieve and succeed.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferable

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  Why Zendesk:

  • A half day every Friday of 2022!! Yes we finish at 1pm

  • Incredible career opportunities to move into AE or other departments within 9-12 months

  • A top of the line salary and benefits package with many ways to earn more as you work

  • Best-in-class managers who genuinely care about you and will support you to be successful and progress in your career

  • Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in either location (MacBook, home office desk/chair allowance etc)

  • 1 week long ‘sales bootcamp’ to help you get up to speed on the industry, our business, our customers and our products. Most importantly, an opportunity to build connections.

  • On-going weekly 1:1 Coaching Sessions and Team Trainings

  • Professional development funding in addition to Zendesk led professional development programs built to accelerate your sales career.

  • Opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic and exciting environment.

  • Amazing benefits such as health insurance, Paid time off, pension contribution, mental health, fun team nights out/bonding activities etc.

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About Zendesk - Champions of Customer Service

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 6,000 employees worldwide have the flexibility and trust to choose where they work. The fact is, we know great work happens anywhere. Whether you’re collaborating from your home office, a Zendesk workspace, or the kitchen table, you’re part of one team at Zendesk.

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.

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