Senior Sales Engineering Leader – AI-Driven Growth

Zscaler; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Engineering - Majors for the Central region of the United States. You will lead and grow the sales engineering organization for the core portfolio, including Gen AI, and align with GTM Sales Leaders, Product Management, and Engineering to close deals.

You will recruit and mentor the team, refine core processes, and collaborate with clients to design revenue-driving solutions in a matrix environment that values ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in sales or systems engineering leading a team.
• Experience mentoring and talent development.
• Technical expertise in cybersecurity and networking.
• Curiosity and active exploration of AI tools with history of integrating new tech.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and develop the sales engineering team
• Refine and scale core sales engineering processes including discovery, technical qualification, and proof-of-concept
• Partner with sales leadership and clients to design and present business solutions that drive revenue growth
• Work within a matrixed environment to promote and support the Zscaler portfolio through value-based selling

Skills

Leadership

Sales engineering

Cybersecurity

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

GTM partnerships

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Engineering - Majors for the Central region of the United States. You will lead and grow the sales engineering organization for the core portfolio, including Gen AI, and align with GTM Sales Leaders, Product Management, and Engineering to close deals.

You will recruit and mentor the team, refine core processes, and collaborate with clients to design revenue-driving solutions in a matrix environment that values ownership and accountability.