Account Executive - Data Protection

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Business Development

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Job Description

As an Account Executive for Data Protection at Zscaler in Tokyo, you'll be the go-to expert for customers, partners, and internal sales teams. Responsibilities include owning the Data Protection quota, building account-based strategies, presenting to customers at all levels, and expanding relationships with top partners. You will work with solution engineers to gather customer requirements, create compelling value propositions, and close deals. This role requires experience selling data loss prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), and other data protection solutions. Significant travel within the region is expected (60%-80%).
Must have:
  • 6+ years full-cycle sales experience in software/security
  • Progressive selling experience engaging with C-level accounts
  • Data loss prevention, SaaS security, and CASB experience
  • Quota attainment and account-based strategy implementation
  • Executive briefings and regional event presentations
Good to have:
  • Experience with channel partners and channel-centric go-to-market approach
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks
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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 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 Account Executive to join our team based in Tokyo, Japan. Reporting to the VP - Global Data Protection, you will have an impact on sales and product roadmap for the Data Protection portfolio that includes DLP, CASB and several other products.

  • Become the 'go to' person for customers, partners and internal sales teams for all data protection sales in your region.
  • Work with our domain expert solution engineer to gather requirements from customers, create compelling value propositions and close business working with primary account team.
  • Own the Data Protection quota and achievement for assigned territory. Build, implement an account-based strategy to land/expand the data protection portfolio driving predictable quota attainment.
  • Present to customers as our expert in DLP/CASB/DSPM across all levels in the customer hierarchy, from technical audience to CIO.
  • Support relationship expansion with top existing partners for Data Protection security & travel of 60%-80% within the designated region.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 6+ 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.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with data loss prevention, securing SaaS and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
  • Conducted executive briefings and regional events using our executive and product teams.
  • Experience building account plans and leading multi-phase, multi-partner complex scales cycles & working with Channel partners and understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market approach

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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.

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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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About The Company

Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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