Account Executive, Majors

2 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Account Executive at Zscaler, you'll focus on net new logo and upsell opportunities in Switzerland across various sectors. You'll build relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, and develop long-term account strategies aligned with customer goals. Collaboration with internal teams is crucial for meeting customer needs and contributing to account planning. You'll act as a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions to achieve their objectives. This role requires 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience in software or security, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and proven success in engaging with and selling to C-level executives in Switzerland. Fluency in German/Swiss-German is essential.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience in software/security
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • C-level engagement and sales experience
  • Experience managing 2-5 large accounts in Switzerland
  • German/Swiss-German fluency
Good to have:
  • Established relationships with customers
  • Strategic sales planning expertise
  • Closing net new logos experience
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

Job Details

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.

We're looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our Swiss team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director you'll be responsible for: 

  • Focussing on net new logo and upsell opportunities in Switzerland across multiple sectors
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders, including C-Level decision-makers
  • Creating a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
  • Collaborating with our teams to meet customer needs and contribute to account planning
  • Being a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals

What We Are Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 10+ 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
  • You have taken ownership of 2-5 large accounts in Switzerland before
  • You are business fluent in German/ Swiss-German

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • You have established relationships with current and prospective customers
  • You understand the bigger picture, customer goals and how technology can facilitate them
  • Proficiency in strategic sales planning with experience closing net new logos

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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!

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

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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