Account Executive – Central HigherEd SLED

Zscaler

Account Executive driving sales in Higher Education for Zscaler. Focused on leveraging cloud security solutions to enhance customer partnerships and business outcomes.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,250 - $167,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationstrategic planningadvisory skillscustomer engagementcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingnegotiationconsultative selling

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree