Account Executive, Commercial - Chicago

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.

We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate. We focus on getting to the best ideas, faster. High‑performing teams quickly deliver high quality results. We value high‑impact, high accountability with a sense of urgency.

We are looking for an Account Executive based in Chicago to join our Sales and Go‑to‑Market team, reporting to the Regional Director. This role demonstrates the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world while cementing our position as the global leader in cloud security.

• 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 our teams to meet customer needs and contribute to account planning
• Be a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals

• You thrive in ambiguity and build the path as you walk it, seeing it as raw material for meaningful solutions.
• You act like an owner, biased for action and operating with integrity and deep care for outcomes.
• You are a problem‑solver, loving challenges, laser‑focused on solutions that deliver maximum impact.
• You are a high‑trust collaborator, ambitious for the team, and give and receive ongoing feedback with candor and respect.
• You are a learner with a growth mindset, obsessed with personal development and purposeful work.

• 2+ years of full‑cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts

• Established relationships with current and prospective customers, understanding 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 through effective use of channel partnerships

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In‑office perks and more

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.

Pay Transparency:
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Accommodations:
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support 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.