Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zendesk helps companies build better relationships with their customers, and they are seeking a Director, Sales Strategy to lead their global efforts in transforming revenue growth and operational excellence. The role involves setting the vision for Sales Acceleration, leading a high-performing team, and partnering with executive leadership to drive enterprise-level transformation and sales effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Set the vision and strategy for Sales Acceleration, designing initiatives that drive sustainable sales growth, productivity, and operational efficiency across the global organization
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, providing direction, mentorship, and development opportunities to maximize collective impact
- Partner with executive leadership across Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Revenue Strategy, IT, and other critical functions to ensure alignment of go-to-market (GTM) priorities
- Drive enterprise-level transformation, scaling sales processes, enablement, and tools to support global business expansion
- Translate complex data and insights into board- and executive-level recommendations that shape sales strategies and investments
- Champion adoption of best practices, methodologies, and technology that enhance sales effectiveness and customer engagement
- Oversee cross-functional initiatives that integrate product, process, and enablement strategies into seamless execution across markets
- Act as a trusted advisor to Sales and GTM leadership, influencing decision-making and ensuring operational alignment with long-term corporate objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 7–10+ years of experience in SaaS sales strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or GTM leadership, with demonstrated success in leading large-scale strategic initiatives
- Proven experience designing and executing GTM acceleration strategies that deliver measurable revenue impact
- Strong track record in leading teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders at the executive level
- Advanced analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize insights into enterprise-wide action plans
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, dynamic environment with a global footprint
- A results-driven mindset with a strong bias for action and innovation
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Related incentives
- Fully Flexible: In this role, you’ll primarily work remotely with support from a dynamic and caring team.
- Option to join us at Zendesk workspaces or flex office spaces for collaboration, learning, or in-person meetings.
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