Sales Development Representative - Federal

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) 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. Distributed acros...

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments ...

We are looking for a Sales Development Representative to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Manager of Sales Development in the Sales Development department. You will have the opportunity to be a key contributor to Zscaler’s sales pipeline and revenue growth through lead qualification.

Researching and prospecting into organizations by emailing, calling, networking and other creative means to lead early stage pipelines
Qualifying and scheduling well qualified appointments with main decision makers within global 2000 or "targeted" companies through inbound and outbound leads
Utilizing the CRM to maintain accurate activity, contact, and account information of all customers and prospects

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. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
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 never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that is contagious, inspiring your team to stay focused on the solution.
You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Customer-oriented background (sales, support, or customer service)
Skills in account development, opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call structure/control, or time and territory management
Experience in the Federal sector
Experience with CRM systems (preferably salesforce.com)
Experience in an outbound-focused sales position
Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
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