Account Executive - Majors - Chicago

About the Role

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world's largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we're focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you're enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that's helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with important internal and customer stakeholders, including c-suite decision-makers
• Create a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning
• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C-Level
• Residency in or willingness to commute within the Chicago, IL area

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with current and prospective customers and a deep understanding of how technology facilitates high-level business goals
• Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos
• Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets while leveraging channel partnerships

Pay

Base Pay Range $165,000—$205,000 USD. Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This base salary range excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more