Account Executive, Majors

Zscaler
Mumbai +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience selling AI-driven security solutions in enterprise settings.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in enterprise security or SaaS sales and a history of exceeding revenue targets
    — “Background in Security, SaaS, or Software sales with a demonstrated history of top-tier quota over-achievement”
  • Individuals who have successfully positioned AI-driven solutions in complex enterprise environments
    — “Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions”
  • Professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
    — “You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high-trust collaboration style with ongoing feedback exchanges
    — “You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself.”
  • Candidates must be able to handle a hybrid work arrangement, which includes in-office presence
    — “This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Regional Director of Sales in the Sales department”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in selling AI-native security solutions and your success in complex enterprise deals
    — “Experience positioning AI-driven security architectures to accelerate complex enterprise sales cycles”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage the full sales cycle and build comprehensive business plans
    — “Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to closure while building a robust customer footprint”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • solving customer pain points
  • educating key decision-makers
  • managing full sales cycle
  • building robust customer footprint
Typical background
extensive experience in salesfoundational understanding of AI/ML technologies

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesAccount ManagementCustomer EngagementSolution SellingSales Strategy

Preferred

Ai/ml TechnologiesCloud Security

About the role

Original posting from Zscaler via Greenhouse

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for an Account Executive, Majors to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Regional Director of Sales in the Sales department. You will be part of a global group of professionals passionate about delighting customers and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future as we cement our position as the world leader in cloud security.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Solve customer pain points by leveraging Zscaler's unique value proposition and inspiring technology

Educate key decision-makers within your territory to demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation

Operate as the GM of your business, creating comprehensive plans for coverage, prospecting, and marketing

Collaborate closely with Solutions Engineers to deliver both business and technical value to clients

Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to closure while building a robust customer footprint

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

Extensive experience in Sales with a consistent revenue quota

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field

Proven experience engaging with accounts and selling at the C-Level

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience leveraging AI-powered sales intelligence platforms or positioning AI-driven security architectures to accelerate complex enterprise sales cycles

Background in Security, SaaS, or Software sales with a demonstrated history of top-tier quota over-achievement

Experience collaborating with Channel partners to build joint plans and drive pipeline to closure

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Source: Zscaler careers (Greenhouse)

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