Account Executive, Majors - Bay Area

Zscaler; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join their Sales and Go-to-Market team in the Bay Area. This role focuses on building strong relationships with enterprise clients, specifically at the C-level. Responsibilities include developing and executing account strategies, collaborating with internal teams, and providing trusted advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in sales within the software or security industry, showcasing a proven track record of success. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry.
• Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C‑Level.
• Residency in or willingness to commute within the greater Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with important internal and customer stakeholders, including c-suite decision-makers.
• Create a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

About the Role

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team. This role is based in the greater Bay Area, reporting to the Regional Director. You will be part of a global group of professionals passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future. By demonstrating the power and agility of cloud transformation, you will help cement our position as the world leader in cloud security.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Build relationships with important internal and customer stakeholders, including c-suite decision-makers
• Create a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning
• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C‑Level
• Residency in or willingness to commute within the greater Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with current and prospective customers and a deep understanding of how technology facilitates high-level business goals
• Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos
• Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets while leveraging channel partnerships

Base Pay Range

$140,000 – $200,000 USD

Benefits

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• In‑office perks, and more!

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.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Accommodations

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long‑term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.