Account Executive
Zscaler · Sydney, AUS
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About the role
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our APJ Field Sales team in Sydney, reporting to the Regional Director. You are an experienced Sydney-based sales professional who is truly customer-obsessed and passionate about solving problems with creative, tailored solutions. You’ll thrive on the challenge of building a business—owning the full sales cycle, driving new opportunities, and growing strategic customer relationships in a high-performing environment that values deep collaboration and winning together.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Understand and resolve customer pain points using Zscaler's unique value proposition
- Develop and execute detailed Enterprise territory and account plans involving executive coverage, partner alignment, and marketing support
- Partner with Solution Engineers and engage cross-functional teams within the organization to support customers
- Foster long-term, high-trust relationships with executives and key customer stakeholders
- Build pipeline within existing Enterprise customers and through new logo acquisition, presenting value propositions effectively, and maintaining Salesforce records
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself, knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork.
- You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems from start to finish.
- You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that inspires your team to stay focused on the solution.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive, maintaining a relentless focus on execution.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- 8+ years of Sales and Account Management experience
- Relevant industry experience working with Enterprise customers
- Established, high-trust customer relationships within the region
- Experience working in leading software companies or consulting organisations
- Proven ability as a self-starter who is able to bring disruptive technologies to the benefit of customers
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- A demonstrable track record of achievement in prior sales roles
- Experience selling to multiple levels within an organisation, including executive-level selling
- Proficiency in solution selling and value-based selling methodologies
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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
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!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic 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 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.