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SaaS
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About this role
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 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges 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.
We are looking for an Account Executive based in California to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team, reporting to the Regional Director. The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals passionate about driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future.
You will demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world while cementing our position as the global leader in cloud security.
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
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as yo
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionThis Account Executive position at Zscaler involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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