Account Executive, Majors - Romandy

Zscaler; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 an Account Executive for a Hybrid role reporting to the Regional Sales Director. You will manage a strategic Swiss territory, focusing on net new logos and upsell opportunities in the Romandy, while building strong relationships with C-Level stakeholders.

You should thrive in ambiguity, act like an owner, and be a proactive problem-solver who collaborates well in a fast-paced, global team. Fluency in French is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle sales experience in software or security.
• Proven ability to engage with C-Level executives.
• Established relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Business fluency in French.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned strategic territory in Switzerland focused on net new logo acquisition and upsell opportunities in the Romandy.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including C-Level decision-makers.

Skills

Full-cycle sales

C-Level selling

Customer relationships

French language

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 to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Regional Sales Director in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. The Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals dedicated to delighting customers and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future by demonstrating the power and agility of cloud transformation to the world and cementing Zscaler’s position as a global leader.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Manage an assigned strategic territory in Switzerland focused on net new logo acquisition and upsell opportunities in the Romandy
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including C-Level decision-makers

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it, 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, operating with integrity and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are laser-focused on finding solutions that deliver maximum impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, embracing a challenge culture with candid feedback delivered with clarity and respect.

• You are a learner. You have a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to continuously develop as a partner and teammate.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• 7+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• Established relationships with current and prospective customers
• Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts and selling at the C-Level
• Business fluency in French

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Deep understanding of customer goals and how technology facilitates business outcomes
• Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos

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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.

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