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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 across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
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 to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.
Role We are looking for a Regional Sales Director to join our team. This is a Remote (Germany - Frankfurt/Munich preferred) role, reporting to the RVP in the Germany Sales department. As a key sales leader, you will recruit, coach, and scale a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives to drive strategic growth across the German enterprise market. By embedding rigorous sales methodologies and partnering on customer-centric Zero Trust architectures, you will unlock massive account value and expand Zscaler's regional footprint.
What you'll do (Role Expectations)
Embed MEDDIC / MEDDPICC as the core operational language of the team and drive rigorous execution of the sales process by coaching AEs on identifying Economic Buyers, mapping Decision Criteria, and validating Business Value
Lead strategic account expansion by building long-term business transformation roadmaps and partnering with AEs and Technical Architects to co-design customer-centric Zero Trust architectures
Maintain highly accurate forecasts (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) backed by clean pipeline hygiene, explicit deal next steps, sales stage linearity, and weekly pipeline generation cadences
Orchestrate a unified field execution model across Sales, Field Marketing, Sales Development, and Channel Partners to maximize regional market penetration
Participate directly in critical field-level customer discovery meetings to support AEs in building champions and driving large-scale digital transformation agreements
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 never stop developing yourself, 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)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
3+ years of experience directly leading and scaling successful Enterprise sales teams in the software and security industry (Cloud Security or SaaS preferred)
Deep, practical mastery of MEDDIC / MEDDPICC qualification methodologies alongside a demonstrated understanding of structured sales processes, pipeline execution, and driving account expansion to over-achieve targets
Experience working closely with the partner ecosystem, including VARs, Global Systems Integrators, and Cloud Marketplaces
Native or professional fluency in German and English
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience leveraging AI-powered conversational intelligence and predictive sales analytics platforms to identify hidden pipeline risks, optimize MEDDPICC execution, and accelerate regional sales cycle velocity
Expertise in driving high-value platform-selling motions and designing multi-year business transformation roadmaps for major enterprises
Experience utilizing modern conversational intelligence, sales enablement, or predictive forecasting tools to optimize regional pipeline execution
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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and determined by role and level. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for this position across all Germany locations. Individual pay placement within this range is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria including job-related skills, relevant experience, and education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) and benefits.
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.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler's 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. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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