Sales Account Executive - FED DoW

Zscaler is a cloud security company providing a Zero Trust Exchange platform that protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The Account Executive will support Army accounts in the Department of War by building stakeholder relationships, developing account strategies, collaborating on customer planning, and aligning technical solutions with strategic goals.

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

Requirements:

• 8+ 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
• 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