Account Executive – Higher Education – SLED – Southeast

Job overview

The Account Executive – Higher Education – SLED – Southeast role covers the Southeast; the posting does not specify a city or work arrangement. The stated annual base salary range is $120,750 to $172,500, excluding commission, bonus, equity, and benefits. The role supports Zscaler’s Sales and Go-to-Market team and its work to advance secure, cloud-enabled digital transformation. The account executive builds relationships with higher education customers and stakeholders, develops account strategies, and aligns technical solutions with customer goals. The role collaborates with internal teams to support customer needs and comprehensive account planning.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account executive

higher education

sled

southeast

zscaler

$120,750–$172,500/year base pay

enterprise sales

c-level selling

account strategy

customer relationships

cloud security

zero trust exchange

sales and go-to-market

ai/ml familiarity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.

Why this role

Covers higher education accounts in the Southeast and calls for enterprise selling experience, including engagement with C-level stakeholders.

About the employer

Zscaler is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.