Regional Director, Data Security - EMEA & APJ

Zscaler; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler seeks a Regional Director to lead its Data Security sales team spanning EMEA and APJ, reporting to senior leadership. This field-based role drives talent leadership, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to exceed revenue targets.

LOCATION is flexible within major EU cities; the candidate will influence product strategy, engage with executives, and scale a high-performing team to protect customers with Zscaler’s AI-native Zero Trust Exchange platform.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of full-cycle sales in software or security.
• Leadership: 3+ years leading a Data Security sales team.
• Regional scope: experience managing sales across EMEA and/or APJ.
• Executive presence: experience engaging with C-Level accounts and closing deals.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and applying AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and develop specialist sales talent in EMEA and APJ.
• Forecasting accuracy and territory planning across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with regional leadership, field sales, marketing, and partners to meet revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Product Marketing, and Services to address field needs.

Skills

Full-cycle sales

Leadership

Regional management

Executive presence

Bachelor's degree

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

the company (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The the company 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 the company.

Role: We are looking for a Regional Director to join our Data Security sales team. This is a field based role covering EMEA & APJ, reporting to the GVP Speciality Sales. As the Regional Director you will be responsible for a team of 10 Data Security Specialist Account Executives across EMEA & APJ.

• Location is flexible to major EU cities *

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Talent Leadership: Recruit, hire, and develop world-class specialist sales talent in EMEA and APJ. Build individualized development plans and provide consistent coaching to motivate the team to overachieve on targets.
• Business Management: Operate as the GM of your territories; create comprehensive plans for success and maintain high accuracy in monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting.
• Matrix Collaboration: Align with regional sales leadership, field sales, marketing, and partners to prioritize revenue attainment within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Cross-Functional Impact: Engage directly with Product Management, Product Marketing, and Services to advocate for field needs and drive continuous performance improvement.

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)

• Experience: 6+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry.
• Leadership: 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team selling Data Security.
• Regional Scope: Proven experience managing sales teams across EMEA and/or APJ regions.
• Executive Presence: Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts and closing deals at the C-Level.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Specialization: Experience leading a product specialist sales team or prior experience as a product sales specialist in a matrix environment.
• Domain Expertise: Recent experience in the Data Protection industry with a passionate, informed point of view to share with customers and partners.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data-driven territory management and plan

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At the company, 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. the company 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 the company's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and the company policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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