Account Executive, Commercial, France

OverviewZscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. 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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity. RoleWe are looking for an Account Executive, Commercial to join our Sales and Go-to-Market team in Paris on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office), reporting to the Sales Director. 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 users. Your focus is on building high-impact business cases that demonstrate clear value and differentiation across all levels of prospect organizations. What you’ll do (Role Expectations)Own an assigned territory with a focus on capturing net new logos and driving up-sell opportunities within the 750 to 5,000 user segmentDevelop and present comprehensive business cases that articulate clear value and differentiation to stakeholders at all levelsCollaborate cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, and Transformation teams to navigate complex sales cyclesDrive consistent pipeline generation through innovative techniques, field marketing initiatives, and strategic engagement with top-tier channel partnersMaintain high accountability for sales targets while leveraging internal resources and partners to ensure customer success 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)Minimum 3 years of sales experience with a revenue quota selling to commercial accounts in the French marketProven history of over-achievement in net new logo acquisition and a deep understanding of how to leverage channel partnershipsStrong discipline to execute a proven sales process from start to finish alongside a coachable mindsetDemonstrated ability to succeed in a "team sales" environment by effectively utilizing internal and partner resourcesProfessional fluency in French What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)Direct experience selling security, SaaS, or enterprise software solutionsBachelor’s degree in Business or a related field of study #LI-PM1 #LI-Hybrid At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. BenefitsTime off plans for vacation and sick timeParental leave optionsRetirement optionsIn-office perks, and more Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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