Specialist Account Executive - ZT Cloud

Zscaler

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. 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 drive 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. Role  We’re looking for a Speciality Sales Account Executive to join our Data Security team. Reporting to the EMEA Regional Director  - Data Security you will contribute to driving sales and product adoption for the Data Protection portfolio, including DLP, CASB, and additional offerings. You will work alongside a global group of professionals to demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation to the world. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) * Serving as the primary contact for customers, partners, and internal sales teams for data protection solutions in the Northern Europe region  * Collaborating with domain expert solution engineers to gather customer requirements, craft compelling value propositions, and close deals with primary account teams * Proactively drive quota attainment by implementing account-based strategies working together with the core sales team to expand the data protection portfolio * Delivering expert presentations to customers across all levels, from technical teams to CIOs, while positioning Zscaler’s offering against competitors * Supporting top-tier partner relationships for data protection solutions, ensuring collaborative success 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) * Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain * Minimum 5 years of sales experience carrying a revenue quota and selling specifically to the Northern Europe market, BENELUX & NORDICS  * Proven history of a consistent track record in over-achievement and enterprise net new logo accomplishments * Deep experience leveraging channel partnerships to drive business growth * High degree of discipline to work a sales process from beginning to end and a willingness to be coached What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Experience selling AI-powered cybersecurity platforms or utilizing AI-driven predictive analytics to target and expand enterprise accounts * Prior experience selling security, SaaS, or software solutions * Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field #LI-Hybrid #LI-TR3  Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and determined by role and level. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for this position across all Netherlands locations. Individual pay placement within this range is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria including job-related skills, relevant experience, and education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) and benefits. Base Pay Range €85.750—€122.500 EUR 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. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.

Zscaler

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. We are looking for a Principal Specialist Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a remote (based in either the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark or Norway) role, reporting to the Director of Specialists Solutions Architects in the Zero Trust Branch department. Driven by a passion for securing a cloud-enabled digital future, you will partner across global teams to showcase the power and agility of cloud transformation. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to delight customers, nurture trusted partnerships, and cement our position as a world leader in cloud security. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) * Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers * Gather customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions will meet customer goals and needs * Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations * Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes 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) * Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain * Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience * 10+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, or Solutions Architect * Proven experience selling network security technologies (SD-WAN, routing protocols, SWG, routing, proxies, firewalls, SSL/IPsec, VPNs, DLP, and end-user monitoring) * Fluency in English What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Experience leveraging AI-forward predictive risk modeling or automated intelligence to optimize enterprise zero-trust architectures and exposure management solutions * Industry standard certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+ * Deep understanding of complex, multi-year sales cycles and expertise in value-based storytelling #LI-Remote #LI-LS2 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. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.

Zscaler

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 a Product Sales Account Executive to join our team. This is a Hybrid role requiring office presence in Sydney or Melbourne 3 days a week, reporting to the Regional Director - GTM, Zero Trust Networking (ZTN) in the Sales and Go-to-Market team. You will support our sales teams across Australia and New Zealand, acting as the primary specialist to drive revenue growth within the Zero Trust Branch product suite, including SDWAN and advanced network solutions. 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) * Become the 'go to' person for customers, partners, and internal sales teams to drive adoption and growth within the Zero Trust Networking suite of products (Cloud/Branch Connector, AirGap, IoT) * Work with our domain expert solution engineer to gather requirements from customers, create compelling value propositions, and close business working alongside the primary account team * Build and implement an account-based strategy to land and expand the ZTNA portfolio * Work locally and remotely with the primary sales and sales leadership teams in a synergistic, complimentary manner as one Zscaler * Support relationship expansion with top existing partners for ZTNA Who You Are (Success Profile) * You thrive in ambiguity, comfortably building the path as you walk it and viewing a dynamic environment as the raw material to create something meaningful. * You act like an owner, bringing a strong passion for the mission, a clear bias for action, and the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. * You are a problem-solver who actively seeks out challenges and is energized by finding solutions that deliver the highest possible impact. * You are a high-trust collaborator, ambitious for the team's collective success, and deeply committed to giving and receiving respectful, clear feedback. * You are a dedicated learner with a true growth mindset, constantly seeking development opportunities and feedback to become a stronger teammate. 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 * 5+ 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 travel extensively as needed What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Experience selling AI-powered network optimization tools or articulating the strategic business value of AI/ML integration within secure access service edge (SASE) and enterprise cloud architectures * Established relationships with current and prospective customers within the enterprise security landscape * Direct experience selling SDWAN and advanced networking solutions #LI-NL1 #LI-Hybrid 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. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.