Account Executive

Role

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our APJ Field Sales team in Sydney, reporting to the Regional Director. You are an experienced Sydney-based sales professional who is truly customer-obsessed and passionate about solving problems with creative, tailored solutions. You'll thrive on the challenge of building a business-owning the full sales cycle, driving new opportunities, and growing strategic customer relationships in a high-performing environment that values deep collaboration and winning together.

What you'll do (Role Expectations)

• Understand and resolve customer pain points using Zscaler's unique value proposition
• Develop and execute detailed Enterprise territory and account plans involving executive coverage, partner alignment, and marketing support
• Partner with Solution Engineers and engage cross-functional teams within the organization to support customers
• Foster long-term, high-trust relationships with executives and key customer stakeholders
• Build pipeline within existing Enterprise customers and through new logo acquisition, presenting value propositions effectively, and maintaining Salesforce records

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself, knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork.
• You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems from start to finish.
• You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that inspires your team to stay focused on the solution.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive, maintaining a relentless focus on execution.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years of Sales and Account Management experience
• Relevant industry experience working with Enterprise customers
• Established, high-trust customer relationships within the region
• Experience working in leading software companies or consulting organisations
• Proven ability as a self-starter who is able to bring disruptive technologies to the benefit of customers

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• A demonstrable track record of achievement in prior sales roles
• Experience selling to multiple levels within an organisation, including executive-level selling
• Proficiency in solution selling and value-based selling methodologies

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