Zendesk
Solutions Consultant – Public Sector
Join Zendesk as a
Solutions Consultant – Public Sector
and help government agencies transform their customer experience with AI-powered solutions. What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Technical & Business Discovery: Conduct discovery sessions to understand customer challenges, perform AI readiness assessments, and design tailored demos and proofs of value that showcase Zendesk’s differentiated value. Architect AI‑Driven CX & ES Solutions: Translate advanced AI/ML capabilities (automation, conversational bots, predictive analytics, orchestration) into business‑focused narratives for audiences ranging from IT to the C‑suite. Drive Technical Strategy Through the Sales Cycle: Own end‑to‑end technical engagement from qualification and design through pilot execution, ensuring each solution aligns with customer goals and compliance standards. Integrate & Scale: Architect secure, scalable solutions leveraging Zendesk APIs, middleware, telephony systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) that enable seamless workflows and automation. Collaborate & Influence: Work cross‑functionally to align customer needs with Zendesk’s product roadmap, influence future innovations, and ensure a unified go‑to‑market strategy. Measure & Optimize Impact: Use Zendesk analytics and AI performance metrics (sentiment analysis, ticket deflection, time‑to‑resolution) to demonstrate ROI and inform continuous improvement. Champion AI Adoption: Collaborate with Customer Success to drive AI adoption through value realization initiatives and continue promotion of new AI capabilities. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously build expertise in AI, automation, and evolving CX and ES technologies, sharing insights that position Zendesk as a market thought leader. What You Bring
3+ years of presales or solutions consulting experience in SaaS, CX, CCaaS, AI, or enterprise software environments. Proven experience designing and executing customer pilots and proofs of concept that business value. Understanding of AI technologies (LLMs, ChatGPT, NLP, MCP automation frameworks) and their practical applications in CX. Expertise in one or more of the following domains: CCaaS, Customer Service software, ITSM, Business Intelligence, Workforce Management, or Integration & Middleware. Strong analytical and storytelling abilities, able to connect technical capabilities to strategic business impact. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (graduate degree a plus). Willingness and ability to travel as required. Who You Are
Strategic & Consultative: Think beyond features, framing solutions around measurable customer outcomes. Technically Fluent: Curiosity for how AI and automation reshape customer experience. Collaborative Influencer: Seamlessly align teams and earn stakeholder trust. Customer‑Obsessed: Listen deeply, empathize authentically, and design with the customer at the center. Analytical Storyteller: Turn data and metrics into compelling business insights. Innovative Problem Solver: Approach challenges creatively, leveraging technology to unlock new opportunities and value. Compensation
The US annualized OTE (On Target Earnings) range for this position is $119,000.00‑$179,000.00 with a pay mix of 80/20 (base/commission). This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job‑related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commission‑based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives. Benefits & EEO
Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service, powering billions of conversations with brands you know and love. Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world to connect, collaborate, and learn while also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law. Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, and 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. Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e‑mail to peopleandplaces@zendesk.com with your specific accommodation request. Metadata
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries: Software Development
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Join Zendesk as a
Solutions Consultant – Public Sector
and help government agencies transform their customer experience with AI-powered solutions. What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Technical & Business Discovery: Conduct discovery sessions to understand customer challenges, perform AI readiness assessments, and design tailored demos and proofs of value that showcase Zendesk’s differentiated value. Architect AI‑Driven CX & ES Solutions: Translate advanced AI/ML capabilities (automation, conversational bots, predictive analytics, orchestration) into business‑focused narratives for audiences ranging from IT to the C‑suite. Drive Technical Strategy Through the Sales Cycle: Own end‑to‑end technical engagement from qualification and design through pilot execution, ensuring each solution aligns with customer goals and compliance standards. Integrate & Scale: Architect secure, scalable solutions leveraging Zendesk APIs, middleware, telephony systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) that enable seamless workflows and automation. Collaborate & Influence: Work cross‑functionally to align customer needs with Zendesk’s product roadmap, influence future innovations, and ensure a unified go‑to‑market strategy. Measure & Optimize Impact: Use Zendesk analytics and AI performance metrics (sentiment analysis, ticket deflection, time‑to‑resolution) to demonstrate ROI and inform continuous improvement. Champion AI Adoption: Collaborate with Customer Success to drive AI adoption through value realization initiatives and continue promotion of new AI capabilities. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously build expertise in AI, automation, and evolving CX and ES technologies, sharing insights that position Zendesk as a market thought leader. What You Bring
3+ years of presales or solutions consulting experience in SaaS, CX, CCaaS, AI, or enterprise software environments. Proven experience designing and executing customer pilots and proofs of concept that business value. Understanding of AI technologies (LLMs, ChatGPT, NLP, MCP automation frameworks) and their practical applications in CX. Expertise in one or more of the following domains: CCaaS, Customer Service software, ITSM, Business Intelligence, Workforce Management, or Integration & Middleware. Strong analytical and storytelling abilities, able to connect technical capabilities to strategic business impact. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (graduate degree a plus). Willingness and ability to travel as required. Who You Are
Strategic & Consultative: Think beyond features, framing solutions around measurable customer outcomes. Technically Fluent: Curiosity for how AI and automation reshape customer experience. Collaborative Influencer: Seamlessly align teams and earn stakeholder trust. Customer‑Obsessed: Listen deeply, empathize authentically, and design with the customer at the center. Analytical Storyteller: Turn data and metrics into compelling business insights. Innovative Problem Solver: Approach challenges creatively, leveraging technology to unlock new opportunities and value. Compensation
The US annualized OTE (On Target Earnings) range for this position is $119,000.00‑$179,000.00 with a pay mix of 80/20 (base/commission). This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job‑related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commission‑based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives. Benefits & EEO
Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service, powering billions of conversations with brands you know and love. Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world to connect, collaborate, and learn while also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law. Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, and 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. Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e‑mail to peopleandplaces@zendesk.com with your specific accommodation request. Metadata
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries: Software Development
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