Account Executive - Majors, Chicago

Zscaler; Illinois; On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler in Illinois is seeking a seasoned enterprise software sales leader who can align security solutions with strategic business goals. You’ll build relationships with c-suite stakeholders, craft long-term account strategies, and act as a trusted advisor to drive measurable outcomes.

This role emphasizes high accountability, the ability to close net new logos, and collaboration across teams to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience in software or security
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience selling to C-Level executives

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 our teams to meet customer needs and contribute to account planning
• Be a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic selling

C-suite engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

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 our teams to meet customer needs and contribute to account planning
• Be a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts and selling at the C-Level

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Established relationships with current and prospective customers with 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 through the effective use of channel partnerships

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$165,000 - $205,000 USD

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

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 benefitshere .

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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