Zendesk Administrator

2 days ago

Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines Virtual Champs Global Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Zendesk Administrator / Solutions Specialist to manage, optimize, and improve Zendesk environments for our clients. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Zendesk experience and can turn business requirements into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Zendesk Administration & Optimization

  • Review and improve existing Zendesk setups, workflows, and processes.

  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.

  • Recommend solutions based on client needs and Zendesk best practices.

  • Optimize Zendesk to improve efficiency and user experience.

2. Zendesk Configuration & Implementation

  • Configure and maintain Zendesk environments.

  • Set up and manage:

    • Ticket fields and forms

    • Views and macros

    • Triggers and automations

    • SLAs and routing rules

    • User roles and permissions

  • Build and update workflows based on client requirements.

  • Test changes before implementation.

3. Reporting & Dashboards

  • Create and customize reports and dashboards using Zendesk Explore.

  • Track key metrics such as:

    • Ticket volume

    • Response and resolution times

    • SLA performance

    • Agent productivity

  • Analyze data and recommend improvements.

4. Client Support & Consulting

  • Work directly with clients to understand their needs and challenges.

  • Translate business requirements into Zendesk solutions.

  • Recommend improvements to workflows, automation, and reporting.

  • Document configurations, changes, and recommendations.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of hands-on Zendesk administration and configuration experience.

  • Strong experience managing and optimizing Zendesk environments.

  • Advanced knowledge of Zendesk Support, including workflows, triggers, automations, macros, SLAs, and routing.

  • Strong experience with Zendesk Explore, including reports, metrics, and dashboards.

  • Ability to understand business requirements and turn them into technical solutions.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Good communication and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage client requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience handling Zendesk implementations or optimization projects for multiple clients.

  • Experience with Zendesk APIs, integrations, and third-party applications.

  • Knowledge of Zendesk Guide, Talk, Messaging, and AI features.

  • Experience in customer service, contact center, or BPO environments.

  • Zendesk Administrator certification or other relevant Zendesk certifications.