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 an experienced Account Executive, Public Sector, to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team. This is a hybrid role based in Germany, reporting to the Regional Director, Public Sector DACH. You will join a global group of professionals dedicated to delighting our customers and driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future. In this role, you will demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world and cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Build relationships with key 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 account planning
Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client businesses and aligning Zscaler solutions with their goals
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)
5+ years of experience working with enterprise technology in the German Public Sector
Proven track record of net new logo accomplishments and value selling experience
Passionate focus on Pipeline Generation & Opportunity Progression, including thoughtful planning and preparation
Fluency in the German language to effectively manage assigned public sector accounts
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Desire to be coached and a structured approach to work within a defined sales process
Experience collaborating with cross-functional departments, partners, and team members to drive collective success
An 'in the field' mentality with a commitment to meeting customers and prospects face-to-face whenever possible
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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 Germany 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.
