Sales Account Executive - SLED - Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas

Zscaler•Remote - Maryland, USA, VA

1d•$120,750 - $172,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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 lead 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. About the Role We are looking for an Account Executive in SLED, covering the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team. This role is based in North Carolina, Virginia or Maryland, reporting to the Regional Director. You will be part of a global group of professionals passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future. By demonstrating the power and agility of cloud transformation, you will help cement our position as the world leader in cloud security.

Requirements

6+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C-Level
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

Nice To Haves

Established relationships with current and prospective customers and a deep understanding of how technology facilitates high-level business goals
Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos
Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets while leveraging channel partnerships
Effectively leverage LLMs and Generative AI tools to boost productivity and sales effectiveness across research, prospecting, customer prep, and opportunity management

Responsibilities

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 internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning
Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals