Commercial Account Executive

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 an Account Executive, Commercial to join our team in Frankfurt reporting to the Sales Director in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. You will drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future by managing a territory focused on net new logo and up-sell opportunities for accounts with 750 to 5,000 us...

Own an assigned territory with a focus on capturing net new logos and driving up-sell opportunities within the 750 to 5,000 user segment
Develop and present comprehensive business cases that articulate clear value and differentiation to stakeholders at all levels
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, and Transformation teams to navigate complex sales cycles
Drive consistent pipeline generation through innovative techniques, field marketing initiatives, and strategic engagement with top-tier channel partners
Maintain high accountability for sales targets while leveraging internal resources and partners to ensure customer success

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.
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Minimum 3 years of sales experience with a revenue quota selling to commercial accounts in the German market
Proven history of over-achievement in net new logo acquisition and a deep understanding of how to leverage channel partnerships
Strong discipline to execute a proven sales process from start to finish alongside a coachable mindset
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a "team sales" environment by effectively utilizing internal and partner resources
Professional fluency in German
Experience leveraging AI-driven conversational intelligence or predictive analytics tools to optimize commercial territory planning and accelerate deal velocity
Direct experience selling security, SaaS, or enterprise software solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field of study

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