Strategic Accounts & Pursuits Lead

Zscaler · Bengaluru

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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 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges 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 Strategic Accounts & Pursuits Lead to join our team. This is a Hybrid, Bangalore / Mumbai role, reporting to the Head of Strategic Accounts, APJ in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. You will act as a catalyst for major transformation engagements, driving digital strategies and nurturing high-impact customer engagements to cement Zscaler’s position as the world leader in cloud security.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Acting as the catalyst for major transformation engagements: shaping strategy, orchestrating cross-functional alignment, and guiding multi-threaded pursuits
Driving business transformation by designing sales strategies tailored to customers' priorities and market opportunities
Leading and inspiring teams on strategic customer engagements to develop medium to long-term transformation roadmaps aligned to the customers’ core business priorities
Developing and implementing pursuit strategies, creating compelling proposals, and building repeatable frameworks to close high-impact deals
Collaboration across Zscaler teams, customers, and partners - aligning internal and external stakeholders to drive successful deal outcomes and foster long-term partnerships

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)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Over 10 years of enterprise sales leadership experience in software/SaaS/Cloud industries
Proven track record in leading large strategic and transformational sales
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to analyze market trends and opportunities
High-accountability leadership with a focus on orchestrating cross-functional alignment

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience leveraging AI-powered sales intelligence tools or positioning AI-driven secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks to accelerate complex, large-scale enterprise pursuits
Expertise in sales process, territory planning, and collaboration coupled with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation
Established track record of building strong C-suite relationships and a clear understanding of the partner ecosystem's role in driving digital transformation agendas

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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.

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