Specialist Account Executive, ZT Branch - Commercial, West + Central

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist Account Executive to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team. This role can be based in any major city in the western or central regions, reporting to the Director - Zero Trust Branch. You will support the commercial segment, acting as the primary specialist to drive revenue growth within the Zero Trust Branch product suite, including Zero Trust SDWAN, IoT/OT device segmentation and Zero Trust Cellular. You will lead the charge in demonstrating the power of cloud transformation to cement our position as a global leader in cloud security.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Serve as the primary specialist for customers, partners, and internal teams to drive revenue growth across the zero trust branch (ZTB) product portfolio

Partner with domain-expert solution engineers to capture customer requirements and craft compelling value propositions that close complex business deals

Own the regional quota and territory achievement by building and implementing account-based strategies to land and expand ZTB solutions

Collaborate synergistically with primary sales teams and leadership to ensure a unified and effective Zscaler presence in the market

Engage stakeholders across the organization, selling effectively to both C-suite executives and technical practitioners

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

3+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Progressive experience engaging with and selling to accounts at the C-level

Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with value-based selling methodologies

Ability to be based in a major city within the western or southern regions

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)