Account Executive - Majors

Zscaler; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler, a global leader in cloud security, is seeking an Account Executive, Majors for a hybrid role reporting to the Regional Director of Sales in the Sales department. You will be part of a global group of professionals passionate about delighting customers and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future.

You will drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to closure, educate C-level stakeholders about cloud transformation, and collaborate with Solutions Engineers to deliver both business

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML and AI-driven solutions.
• Extensive sales experience with a consistent revenue quota.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Proven experience engaging with accounts and selling at the C-Level.

Responsibilities

• Solve customer pain points using Zscaler's unique value proposition and inspiring technology.
• Educate key decision-makers within your territory to demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation.
• Operate as the GM of your business, creating comprehensive plans for coverage, prospecting, and marketing.
• Collaborate closely with Solutions Engineers to deliver both business and technical value to clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to closure while building a robust customer footprint.

Skills

AI/ML basics

Sales experience

C-Level selling

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

AI-powered sales intelligence

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, Majors to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Regional Director of Sales in the Sales department. You will be part of a global group of professionals passionate about delighting customers and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future as we cement our position as the world leader in cloud security.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Solve customer pain points by leveraging Zscaler's unique value proposition and inspiring technology
• Educate key decision-makers within your territory to demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation
• Operate as the GM of your business, creating comprehensive plans for coverage, prospecting, and marketing
• Collaborate closely with Solutions Engineers to deliver both business and technical value to clients
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to closure while building a robust customer footprint

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
• Extensive experience in Sales with a consistent revenue quota
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• Proven experience engaging with accounts and selling at the C-Level

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leveraging AI-powered sales intelligence platforms or positioning AI-driven security architectures to accelerate complex enterprise sales cycles
• Background in Security, SaaS, or Software sales with a demonstrated history of top-tier quota over-achievement
• Experience collaborating with Channel partners to build joint plans and drive pipeline to closure

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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