Manager, Commercial Sales

Zscaler; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Sales Manager, SMB in London to lead a team of Account Executives selling to UK commercial accounts up to 750 employees. This hybrid role reports to the RVP Sales and is based in London with 2 days on-site per week.

You will recruit and coach a high-performing team, forecast pipeline and revenue, and partner with Product Marketing and Demand Gen to accelerate growth. Join a purpose-driven, customer-obsessed organization focused on execution and impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading successful sales teams in software and security industries
• Proven track record of over-achieving against sales targets
• Experience working with partners such as VARs and distribution
• Demonstrated experience hiring high-performing sales talent
• Experience selling to Commercial accounts (up to 750 employees) in the UK

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and develop world-class sales talent while fostering a culture that embraces DE&I
• Solve customer pain points through Zscaler’s unique value proposition
• Accurately forecast business monthly, quarterly, and yearly while building development plans for each sales representative
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Product Management, Demand Generation, and other key functional roles
• Act as executive sponsor for key partners to create joint plans, generate pipeline, and drive opportunities to closure

Skills

Sales leadership

Target achievement

Channel partnerships

Hiring top talent

UK commercial sales

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 to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role: We are looking for a Sales Manager, SMB to join our Commercial Sales team. This is a hybrid role based in London (2 days per week), reporting to the RVP Sales. You will be responsible for a team of 6 Account Executives in the UK, selling to accounts up to 750 employees.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Recruit, hire, and develop world-class sales talent while fostering a culture that embraces DE&I
• Solve customer pain points through Zscaler’s unique value proposition
• Accurately forecast business monthly, quarterly, and yearly while building development plans for each sales representative
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Product Management, Demand Generation, and other key functional roles
• Act as executive sponsor for key partners to create joint plans, generate pipeline, and drive opportunities to closure

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, embracing a challenge culture by giving and receiving feedback with clarity and respect.
• You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems.
• You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a ‘can-do’ spirit that inspires your team to stay focused on the solution.
• You operate with urgency. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 2+ years of experience leading successful sales teams in the software and security industry
• Proven track record of over-achieving against sales targets
• Experience working with partners such as VARs and distribution
• Demonstrated experience hiring high-performing sales talent
• Experience selling to Commercial accounts (up to 750 employees) in the UK

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Deep understanding of the bigger picture, customer goals, and how technology can facilitate business transformation
• Proficiency in strategic sales planning with experience closing net new logos

#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:

• 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.

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