Zendesk is seeking a positive, performance-driven Principal Partner Sales Executive (PSE) based in Japan to lead partner-led growth, recruit and onboard partners, and coordinate with Zendesk Direct Sales to meet regional revenue and profitability targets. The role involves building and managing a partner ecosystem aligned with GTM priorities, enabling partners on Zendesk value propositions and sales plays, and developing quarterly joint business plans with top partners, with remedial actions as needed. You’ll align regional sales with partners, act as a liaison to support closing opportunities, collaborate with Marketing on joint GTM programs, track leads and forecasts in CRM, and ensure partners follow Zendesk’s sales methodology. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of B2B software/SaaS sales experience with quota attainment, proficiency with Google Apps and CRM, strong prospecting and communication skills, and the ability to engage C-level stakeholders and coach others through sales cycles. Zendesk emphasizes a flexible, inclusive culture with hybrid work, notes AI screening for applications, and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
