Anke Schnedler

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DISC Type : DS

Director, Revenue, Demand and Growth Marketing - UKI / MEA & North at Zendesk

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Anke is a growth marketing executive at Zendesk with over 25 years of experience at firms including Adobe and Intel. She specializes in AI-powered marketing, GTM strategy, and digital transformation. Colleagues describe her as inspiring, customer-focused, and results-driven. She holds an MA in Marketing and has recent certifications in Generative AI.

Anke is a passionate advocate for Women in Leadership and DEIB. Fluent in German and Spanish, she has a taste for photography, fashion, architecture, and design. Her interests include adventure travel, sports, and interior design. She brings a global perspective to her work, shaped by her international education and extensive EMEA experience.

Anke previously ran a personal blog called Create to Innovate to share her thoughts on digital marketing and creativity.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Planner & Achiever

Dynamic But Sincere

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI in Customer Experience
She drives AI-powered marketing at Zendesk, holds recent Generative AI certifications, and frequently posts about AI's role in the future of CX.
Revenue Growth Strategy
Her current role at Zendesk is centered on driving revenue and demand generation, reflecting a career-long focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
Women in Leadership
A core part of her professional identity, she explicitly lists "Women in Leadership" in her headline, indicating a strong passion for advancing women in business.

Media Appearances

Anke has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Director, Revenue, Demand and Growth Marketing - UKI / MEA & North at Zendesk
7-2019 - 10-2022
EMEA ABM at Zendesk
10-2017 - 7-2019
Director of Marketing - EMEA West at Zendesk
6-2017 - 9-2017
Digital Marketing Diploma at Digital Marketing Institute
2-2017 - 5-2017
Chief Marketing Officer, Global at Buyapowa

Education

1999 - 2000
MA Marketing from University of the West of England
International Baccalaureate from Frankfurt International School

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Insights For Selling To Anke

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anke is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anke

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anke move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Anke take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Anke

Personality Compatibility


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