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The Partner Sales Executive at Zendesk in EMEA will build, operationalize, and own the partner-led sales plan for the region, recruit and onboard partners, and drive revenue and profitability growth in alignment with Zendesk strategy, working with both partners and Zendesk Direct Sales to pursue opportunities. Key duties include building a partner ecosystem aligned with GTM priorities, achieving partner sales targets (new business and expansion), assessing partner capacity and recruiting new partners to fill gaps, and enabling partners through training on Zendesk value propositions, products, Partner Connect, and enablement tools. The role also involves developing joint business plans with top partners, reviewing progress quarterly, aligning regional sales with partners, acting as a liaison to facilitate GTM activities and deal closures, and collaborating with Marketing to run joint GTM campaigns and maintain a strong pipeline. Education and experience requirements include a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of B2B software/SaaS sales with quota carrying and a track record of over-achieving targets, proficiency with Google Apps and CRM, strong prospecting and time management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build business plans with C-level stakeholders; fluency in English (Nordic/Benelux skills a plus) and knowledge of sales methodologies and BI/reporting are also preferred. Zendesk emphasizes a hybrid work model, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, notes that AI may screen applications, and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.