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Account Executive - Commercial

Zscaler

Tamil Nadu · Remote · Posted Sep 23, 2026

At a glance

Workplace
Remote
Location
Tamil Nadu

About the role

  • Zscaler is looking for an Account Executive to join the commercial sales team on a hybrid basis in Chennai.
  • This role involves demonstrating the power and agility of cloud transformation while nurturing trusted partnerships to achieve shared success.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and solve customer pain points through our unique value proposition while educating key decision-makers on inspiring technology
  • Act as the GM of your business by creating strategic success plans that include coverage, target prospects, and marketing campaigns
  • Implement world-class sales methodologies to consistently overachieve on quarterly and annual revenue goals
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers to ensure the delivery of both business and technical value
  • Partner with the channel ecosystem to create joint plans, build pipeline, and lead opportunities to closure

Requirements

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
  • 8+ years of sales experience with a consistent track record of meeting revenue quotas
  • 4+ years selling specifically to the commercial segment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
  • Progressive selling experience engaging with accounts and building relationships at the C-level
  • Experience working with channel partners to create joint plans and lead opportunities to closure

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience demonstrating the business value of AI-driven security architectures or leveraging AI productivity platforms to optimize commercial sales pipelines
  • Experience selling security, SaaS, or software solutions
  • A history of career over-achievement, consistently ranking in the top 10% of your organization

Benefits

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

Workplace

  • Hybrid role based in Chennai

Skills

  • AI/ML
  • Cloud Security

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