Specialist Account Executive - ZT Branch

Zscaler; Deutschland; On-site; USD 97,421 - 139,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Specialist Account Executive for a Remote role based in Germany, preferably in Frankfurt or Munich. In this position, you will drive revenue growth for data security solutions, demonstrating the power of cloud transformation. You will engage with major accounts and collaborate with teams to enhance Zscaler’s market presence.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales and a foundational understanding of AI technologies, alongside excellent German language skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and notable benefits.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies.
• 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience in the software or security industry.
• German language fluency required.
• Experience engaging with C-level clients.
• Expertise in value-based selling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across the Zero Trust Branch product portfolio.
• Capture customer requirements to craft value propositions.
• Build and implement account-based strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams for a unified market presence.
• Sell effectively to both C-suite executives and technical practitioners.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

Full-cycle sales

German language fluency

C-level engagement

Value-based selling

Job description

About Zscaler

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.

Role

We are looking for a Specialist Account Executive to join our team. This is a Remote (Germany, with a preference for Frankfurt or Munich) role, reporting to the Regional Director - Zero Trust Branch in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. You will support the DACH region covering major accounts, acting as the primary specialist to drive revenue growth within the data security product suite, including SDWAN and advanced network solutions. You will lead the charge in demonstrating the power of cloud transformation to cement our position as a global leader in cloud security.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Serve as the primary specialist for customers, partners, and internal teams to drive revenue growth across the Zero Trust Branch product portfolio
• Partner with domain-expert solution engineers to capture customer requirements and craft compelling value propositions that close complex business deals
• Own the regional quota and territory achievement by building and implementing account-based strategies to land and expand the Zero Trust Branch product solutions
• Collaborate synergistically with primary sales teams and leadership to ensure a unified and effective Zscaler presence in the market
• Engage stakeholders across the organization, selling effectively to both C‑suite executives and technical practitioners

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
• 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• German language fluency
• Progressive experience engaging with and selling to accounts at the C-level
• Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with value‑based selling methodologies

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven experience positioning AI‑driven security analytics or machine learning‑powered threat detection capabilities to demonstrate superior business value to enterprise customers
• Established relationships with current and prospective customers within the enterprise security landscape
• Direct experience selling SDWAN and advanced networking solutions

Benefits

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and determined by role and level. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for this position across all Germany locations. Individual pay placement within this range is determined based on objective, gender‑neutral criteria including job‑related skills, relevant experience, and education or training. The base salary range listed for this full‑time position excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) and benefits. Base Pay Range: €85.750—€122.500 EUR.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, and local laws. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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