Senior Manager, Sales Engineering, Majors - Minnesota at ZSCALER INC

, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

243750.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Recruiting, Mentoring, Strategic Execution, Sales Strategy, Operational Excellence, Executive Sponsorship, Technical Strategy, Integrity, Growth Mindset, Customer Obsession, Urgency, Resilience, Adaptability, Network Security, SSL/Web Technologies

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

About Zscaler Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role Overview As the Senior Manager of Sales Engineering for the West Majors region, you will be a pivotal technical leader driving the strategy that aligns our innovative security solutions with the complex business needs of enterprise clients. Reporting to the Director of Sales Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team to own the technical sales motion, foster executive-level relationships, and scale processes that ensure consistent, high-impact wins across the territory. What You’ll Do Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and build a world-class team of Sales Engineering professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development. Strategic Execution: Collaborate with sales leadership and clients to develop and execute winning segment and account-level strategies, owning the technical sales motion from start to finish. Operational Excellence: Refine and scale core sales engineering processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high performance across the region. Executive Sponsorship: Act as a key technical leader and executive sponsor for strategic customers and partners, representing the company at industry events, forums, and executive briefings. Technical Strategy: Drive the technical strategy that aligns our innovative solutions with the complex business needs of our enterprise clients. Who You Are You act like an owner. You operate with integrity and navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a learner. You hold a true growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and teammate. You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for customers and anchor every decision in solving their real-world problems. You operate with urgency. You understand that speed and quality are not mutually exclusive and have a relentless focus on execution. You are resilient and adaptable. You maintain composure in high-pressure situations, guiding your team through complexity with a steady hand. What We’re Looking For 7+ years of experience in technical, customer-facing roles. 2+ years of experience directly leading and managing technical teams. Deep Technical Expertise: Proven experience selling network security technologies (SSL/web technologies, proxies, firewalls, SSL/IPsec, VPNs, DLP, and end-user monitoring). Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience. What Will Make You Stand Out Industry Certifications: Possession of CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP. Strategic Engagement: A leadership style that balances high-level strategy with the ability to "roll up sleeves" for strategic account wins. Sales Acumen: Deep understanding of complex, multi-year sales cycles and expertise in value-based storytelling. #LI-AA5 #LI-Remote Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $195,000—$243,750 USD 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 Future of Work strategy, 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. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead a high-performing Sales Engineering team in the West Majors region, owning the technical sales motion, fostering executive relationships, and scaling processes to ensure consistent wins. This involves recruiting, mentoring the team, and driving the technical strategy to align security solutions with complex enterprise client needs.