Job Summary:
As a Senior Solution Consultant II, you will be responsible for leading the professional service process for complex software solutions. You will work closely with sales teams and customers to understand business requirements and develop solutions that align with organizational goals. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Talkdesk Strategic implementations with new and existing customers including project management, gathering and documenting requirements (functional & technical), designing prototypes, configuring & integrating systems, building user acceptance testing guides, testing, and delivering training
- Understand customer business objectives, consult with industry best practices, & document user stories. Establish Talkdesk as the best solution to address needs & ensure customer success for each role within the Customer’s organization
- Lead project scoping, creating project plans, planning, and scheduling project activities. Integrate plans with customer’s project managers for the successful execution of Talkdesk's deployments
- Develop visual representation diagrams of the Customer’s end-client journey
- Implement solutions that include the creation of custom objects, workflows, validation rules, approval processes, triggers, and email alerts within Talkdesk's solution and/or 3rd party CRM systems
- Develop trust with customer executives, leadership, and other stakeholders to remove project roadblocks and ensure project success
- Work with customers to track work progress, and create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
- Leverage strong technical acumen to identify processes and technical solutions dynamically to expected and unexpected situations. Able to produce technical documentation
- Partner with internal teams such as Product, Support, etc. to assure timely delivery of feature requests, bug fixes, and support requests
- Participate in the sales cycle as necessary to gather requirements, formulate a delivery approach and develop a proposal/SOW
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or significant professional experience in a technical role
- 5+ years of experience in Professional Services/Consulting roles or 5+ years in IT Applications Development/Software Product Development or similar role in a fast-paced SaaS business
- Experience implementing or integrating with CRMs (Salesforce, Zendesk, and others) and/or Contact Center Solutions preferred
- Experience with SQL/SOQL and JavaScript a plus
- Experience with diagram flowchart software, such as Visio, Lucid Chart, etc.
- Software implementation or coding experience is a plus
- Familiar with creating and managing Web Services (REST APIs/).
- A true consultative approach and ability to communicate technical concepts to people of all backgrounds and skill levels
- Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when interacting with clients. Client management experience is highly valued
- Engaging personality, polished verbal and written communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- A passion for helping people solve problems and a proven ability to understand and learn technological concepts
- Highly organized self-starter that seeks challenging opportunities
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
- Fluency in written and spoken English, bilingual abilities a plus
- This role required to work in US shift time
Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world’s most admired brands interact with their customers through AI. Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs. Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.
Talkdesk has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and in the G2 Overall Grid® Reports for AI Agents and Contact Center. With seven consecutive years on the Forbes Cloud 100 and multiple AI Breakthrough awards, there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of customer experience automation!
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)
The Talkdesk story hinges on empathy and acceptance. It is the shared goal among all Talkdeskers to empower a new kind of customer hero through our innovative software solution, and we firmly believe that the best path to success for our mission is inclusivity, diversity, and genuine acceptance. To that end, we will hire, promote, work along, cheer for, bond with, and warmly welcome into the Talkdesk family all persons without regard to ethnic and racial identity, indigenous heritage, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or significant professional experience in a technical role
- 5+ years of experience in Professional Services or similar role
- Experience implementing or integrating with CRMs and/or Contact Center Solutions
- Experience with SQL/SOQL and JavaScript
- Experience with diagram flowchart software
- Software implementation or coding experience
- Familiar with creating and managing Web Services (REST APIs)
- Client management experience
Talkdesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Talkdesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Talkdesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with unlimited PTO, paid sick days, and dedicated volunteer time available. Vacation allowances of at least three weeks and an 'unlimited time off' approach are offered, provided work responsibilities are met.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, alongside disability and life insurance. Coverage depth is highlighted as a core strength within the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexibility is emphasized through a remote-work program and work-from-home options. Compensation elements and perks such as commuter benefits and fitness stipends provide configurable support for different needs.
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What We Do
Talkdesk is a global customer experience leader for customer-obsessed companies. Our contact center solution provides a better way for businesses and customers to engage with one another. Our speed of innovation and global footprint reflect our commitment to ensure businesses everywhere can deliver better customer experiences through any channel, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, cost savings and profitability. Talkdesk CX Cloud is an end-to-end customer experience solution that combines enterprise scale with consumer simplicity. Over 1,800 innovative companies around the world, including IBM, Acxiom, Trivago, and Fujitsu partner with Talkdesk to deliver a better way to great customer experience. Learn more and request a demo at www.talkdesk.com.
