Is it hard to get hired as a Account Executive at Zendesk?

Account Executive applicants have rated the interview process at Zendesk with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.

How long does it take to get hired as a Account Executive at Zendesk?

Candidates applying for Account Executive roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 22 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Zendesk overall takes an average of 28 days.

Where can I find Zendesk interview experiences by job title?

Account Executive (169) ; Software Engineer (127) ; Senior Software Engineer (93) ; Sales (55) ; Business Development Representative (BDR) (45) ; Sales Development Representative (SDR) (37) ; Customer Advocate (35) ; Manager (35) ; Technical Support Engineer (32) ; Enterprise Account Executive (28) ; SMB Account Executive (25) ; Senior Account Executive (22) ; Technical Support Specialist Engineer (22) ; Customer Success Manager (21) ; Commercial Account Executive (20)

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Zendesk Account Executive interview questions

based on 30 ratings - Updated Jan 31, 2026

Average interview difficulty

Mixed interview experience

How others got an interview

48%
Applied online
Applied online
24%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
19%
Recruiter
Recruiter
10%
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30 interviews

Account Executive Interview

Jan 31, 2026

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied through other source. I interviewed at Zendesk (São Paulo, São Paulo) in May 2024

Interview

O processo seletivo foi bem rápido e através de indicação. Falei com o RH e depois com Hiring Manager e ambos foram simpáticos e souberam detalhar o job description. Tiraram todas as minhas dúvidas e conseguiram compartilhar informações relevantes sobre a posição. Me senti bem confortável.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Questionaram sobre o % médio de atingimento da cota nos últimos 3 FY

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Account Executive Interview

Mar 21, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Zendesk (Madison, WI)

Interview

The interview process was straight forward. The company wanted to see if you had general knowledge of the solution. If you do not have a software background, it is recommended to watch videos or start a free trial to gain a better understanding.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Could you sell Zendesk to your current employer?

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Account Executive Interview

Mar 5, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Zendesk (North Charleston, SC)

Interview

Many steps, many weeks, long gaps in between interviews, typical interview structure with sales, service, and leadership. My process took place shortly after PE acquisition, so things may be faster now. Typical presentations (navigating an account, past success, etc).

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?

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