Account Executive, SMB

Zscaler, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler, Inc. in London is seeking an Account Executive, Commercial, UK to lead a new logo territory and expand opportunities within commercial accounts across the UK. You will report to the Sales Director and drive cloud security solutions with a focus on value-driven engagements.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles, leverage channel partnerships, and exceed quotas. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a collaborative sales approach in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML tech and ability to position AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a UK territory focused on net new logos and up-sell opportunities.
• Build business cases demonstrating value at all org levels.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, and Value Consulting teams.
• Drive pipeline generation through field marketing and partners (VARs, SIs, SPs).
• Execute a disciplined sales process from start to finish, ensuring growth.

Skills

AI/ML basics

Sales experience

UK market

Channel partnerships

Negotiation skills

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, Commercial, UK to join our team. This is a greenfield role, reporting to the Sales Director in the Commercial sales department. You will join a global group of professionals passionate about cloud security leadership and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future. In this role, you will demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation by managing a territory focused on net new logos and up-sell opportunities.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Take ownership of an assigned territory focused on net new logo and up-sell opportunities within accounts up to 750 employees
• Demonstrate expertise in building business cases that clearly show value and differentiation at all levels of customer and prospect organizations
• Partner effectively with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, Value Consulting, and Transformation teams throughout your sales cycles
• Drive consistent pipeline generation using modern techniques, joint field marketing initiatives, and top-tier channel partners including VARs, SIs, and SPs
• Execute a disciplined sales process from beginning to end while maintaining a high level of accountability for your territory's growth

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
• At least 1 year of sales experience with a revenue quota, specifically selling to commercial accounts in the UK managing a net new logo territory
• History of a consistent track record of over-achievement in net new logo accomplishments and a strong understanding of how to leverage channel partnerships
• Demonstrated willingness to be coached and the discipline to follow a proven sales process from start to finish
• Proven ability to lead 'team sales' by effectively utilizing internal resources, partners, and team members to achieve success

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leveraging AI-powered sales intelligence tools, conversational AI, or predictive pipeline analytics to accelerate commercial deal velocity
• Previous experience selling security, SaaS, or enterprise software solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field of study

#LI-FO1 #LI-Hybrid

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 .

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