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Account Executive - Majors- Chicago

zscaler Remote - Illinois, USA


No Relocation

Posted: August 20, 2026

Job Description

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Build relationships with important internal and customer stakeholders, including c-suite decision-makers
  • Create a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning
  • Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C-Level
  • Residency in or willingness to commute within the Chicago, IL area 

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Established relationships with current and prospective customers and a deep understanding of how technology facilitates high-level business goals
  • Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos
  • Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets while leveraging channel partnerships

Additional Content

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Build relationships with important internal and customer stakeholders, including c-suite decision-makers
  • Create a long-term account strategy aligned with customer goals
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and contribute to comprehensive account planning
  • Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client businesses and aligning technical solutions with their strategic goals

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 10+ years of full-cycle sales experience within the software or security industry
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Progressive selling experience engaging with enterprise accounts and selling at the C-Level
  • Residency in or willingness to commute within the Chicago, IL area 

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Established relationships with current and prospective customers and a deep understanding of how technology facilitates high-level business goals
  • Proficiency in strategic sales planning with a proven track record of closing net new logos
  • Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets while leveraging channel partnerships