Account Executive, Public Sector

Zscaler, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking an Account Executive for the UK market with a focus on Central Government accounts. This hybrid role reports to the Regional Director in the Sales and Go-to-Market department, joining a global team dedicated to delivering secure, cloud-enabled digital transformation.

You will drive net-new logos and upsell opportunities, collaborating with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, and Transformation teams to close complex SaaS deals in the Public Sector.

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 experience working with enterprise technology
• Proven track record of building new logos from scratch
• Direct experience navigating and selling within the Public Sector market
• Experience selling a complex SaaS solution and demonstrating leadership within complex sales cycles

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory focused on net new logo and upsell opportunities across the UK market within Central Government accounts.
• Drive revenue growth by selling into Public Sector accounts
• Partner closely with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, Value Consulting, and Transformation Teams throughout your sales cycles

Skills

AI/ML basics

Enterprise tech

Public Sector sales

SaaS sales

Job description

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 to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Regional Director in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Manage an assigned territory focused on net new logo and upsell opportunities across the UK market within Central Government accounts.
• Drive revenue growth by selling into Public Sector accounts
• Partner closely with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, Value Consulting, and Transformation Teams throughout your sales cycles

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 experience working with enterprise technology
• Proven track record of building new logos from scratch
• Direct experience navigating and selling within the Public Sector market
• Experience selling a complex SaaS solution and demonstrating leadership within complex sales cycles

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leveraging AI-powered sales intelligence software or positioning AI-driven secure cloud architecture to Public Sector accounts
• Cyber security experience

#LI-Hybrid #LI-FO1

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:

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• 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.

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