Full-Time

Account Executive

SLED Commercial

Updated on 2/7/2025

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity and secure gateway services

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$88.2k - $126kAnnually

+ Commission + Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales

You match the following Zscaler's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 4+ years of full-cycle sales experience within software or security industry
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts and selling at C-Level
Responsibilities
  • Establish relationships with partners, including c-suite decision-makers
  • Develop a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
  • Coordinate other teams to meet customer needs and contribute to account planning
  • Be a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals
Desired Qualifications
  • You have established relationships with current and prospective customers
  • Proficiency in strategic sales planning with experience closing net new logos
  • Experience meeting or achieving sales targets and using channel partnerships

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients by delivering reliable security solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$148.8M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zscaler's FY/25 guidance was revised upward, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The partnership with Bharti Airtel enhances Zscaler's zero-trust architecture offerings.
  • Zscaler's hiring of government experts strengthens its position in the public sector.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.
  • Economic downturns could impact Zscaler's subscription-based revenue model.
  • The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may lead to financial instability.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.
  • The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader for secure web gateways.
  • Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring threats are neutralized pre-network.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off