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Zendesk is seeking a Sales Operations Manager for the EMEA region who will partner with the Regional VP of Sales for the North region (permanent) and the Central region (interim) and report to the Director of GTM Operations, EMEA; the role is high-visibility and involves shaping regional strategy and representing regional leadership in global forums. Core responsibilities include strategic partnership with RVPs on forecasting, pipeline management, and GTM planning; acting as a leadership proxy in cross-functional and global forums; and owning end-to-end regional sales processes such as territory planning and quarterly business reviews. The role also emphasizes AI and GTM automation, driving adoption of AI tools to improve sales velocity and designing scalable, automated workflows to remove bottlenecks. Qualifications include 3+ years in SaaS sales or Revenue Operations, German language desirable but not required, strong data fluency with Salesforce and BI tools (SQL a plus), and the ability to manage long-term strategic projects alongside day-to-day requests with a collaborative, autonomous mindset. Zendesk promotes a hybrid, inclusive culture, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and notes that AI or automated screening may be used in evaluating applications, with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

Zendesk is hiring a Strategic Pursuit Lead to own pursuit strategy for the most complex, high‑value opportunities (typically $1M+), using CX and technical expertise to shape executive conversations and define outcome‑driven value propositions that shift discussions from product features to measurable business outcomes. The role involves leading end-to-end pursuits, translating CX requirements into clear solution and delivery implications, driving solution design aligned with customer KPIs, building data‑backed ROI models, and partnering with platform architects and engineering to de‑risk procurement and shorten sale cycles, plus leading competitive positioning and win themes. You will serve as executive sponsor, cultivate and present to C‑suite stakeholders, escalate blockers, and secure internal commitments, while representing Zendesk externally at industry events and customer forums to strengthen market perception and create reference opportunities. The required qualifications include strategic deal leadership with a proven track record closing multi‑million‑dollar enterprise deals, CX subject matter expertise, consultative selling and financial acumen, collaborative executive presence, and thought leadership and public speaking ability; preferred qualifications include 10+ years in consulting around customer service or CX in tech, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS (MBA preferred), 5+ years applying AI in customer service, and willingness to travel. Zendesk emphasizes a hybrid work model, global diversity, equity, and inclusion, and notes that AI may be used to screen applications; they also provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Zendesk is seeking a Senior Sales Operations Manager for Sales Development to partner with the VP of Sales Development and shape the global operating rhythm as the organization scales. You’ll lead global planning (headcount, capacity, coverage design, funnel analysis, quota alignment) and partner with regional xDR analysts to ensure consistent performance management, reporting, and execution across all regions. You will own and evolve reporting and insights on activity, pipeline generation, conversion trends, and funnel velocity, while designing AI-enabled workflows for lead scoring, routing, and outreach processes. The role requires coordinating cross-functionally with GTM Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Enablement, and Revenue Operations to implement strategic initiatives and improve cadence, data quality, and process discipline. Candidates should have 5–7 years in Sales Ops or related roles, be a trusted partner to senior sales leadership in global contexts, have SDR/BDR/xDR operations experience and hands-on AI tool experience (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex), with strong communication skills; Zendesk notes that AI screening may be used in hiring, supports a hybrid work model, and is an equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.

Zendesk is redefining customer experience (CX) and employee services (ES) with a unified, AI-powered Resolution Platform, helping brands replace outdated contact-center solutions and achieve smarter, faster, more personal service at scale. As a Senior Solutions Consultant, you’ll be a trusted advisor and technical thought leader, collaborating with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to design and deliver scalable AI-driven solutions that turn ambitious goals into measurable results. Your responsibilities include leading technical and business discovery, architecting AI-enabled CX and ES solutions, driving end-to-end technical engagements from qualification to pilot execution, integrating secure, scalable systems via Zendesk APIs and cloud platforms, and championing AI adoption with ongoing value realization. What you bring: 5+ years of presales or solutions consulting in SaaS/CX or enterprise software, strong knowledge of web/scripting technologies and SaaS architectures, proven pilots/POCs, deep understanding of AI tech (LLMs, NLP) and their CX applications, domain expertise in CCaaS/ITSM/BI/WFM or related areas, plus excellent communication and storytelling skills and a degree. You embody strategic thinking, technical fluency, collaboration, customer-obsession, and an ability to turn data into business insights, and Zendesk supports a hybrid, inclusive culture with equal opportunity and accommodations, noting that AI screening may be used in hiring.