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From the employer's careers site First seen 24 Oct 2026

Account Executive - Majors, Chicago

Zscaler Remote - Illinois, USA Remote executive full-time

Salary

$165,000-$205,000 USD per year

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Description

Zscaler 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.

We are looking for a Majors Account Executive to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team. This role is based in the greater Chicago area, reporting to the Regional Director.

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

  • 10+ 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.
  • Residency in or willingness to commute within the Chicago area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

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

Skills

Required

  • AI tools
  • software sales
  • security industry
  • strategic sales planning

Nice to have

  • channel partnerships
  • net new logos
  • sales targets

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zscaler/jobs/5198848007

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