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Regional Director, Enterprise

Zscaler · Remote · Germany

Base
€103K–€148K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon Zscaler's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Hire, coach, and lead a team of salespeople who sell cloud security to very big companies across Germany. You'll also join key customer meetings, working remotely from Germany, ideally in Frankfurt or Munich.
What you'd sell

Cloud security that connects workers to apps from anywhere

When a large organization has to secure its users and devices, it usually still relies on legacy security setups. The problem is, older setups struggle once people, devices, and apps are spread across many locations. Zscaler runs a cloud security service that securely connects users, devices, and applications in any location, so customers can move off legacy setups to Zero Trust.

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Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 47 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
52 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • German required. The posting asks for fluent German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
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 role based in Germany, with a preference for Frankfurt or Munich, reporting to the RVP in the Germany Sales department. As the Regional Director, you will be responsible for recruiting, coaching, and scaling a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving strategic growth and flawless execution across the German enterprise market. 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 are a sales process and MEDDPICC practitioner. You believe a repeatable sales process is key to scaling revenue, enjoying deal diagnosis, qualification analysis, and coaching AEs to build structured close plans. - You are a transformation strategist. You understand the big picture and excel at analyzing customer objectives to lead teams in building comprehensive technology roadmaps that unlock massive account value. - You possess dynamic range. You pivot seamlessly between high-level regional growth strategy and hands-on, active coaching with your team in the field. - You are a high-trust collaborator. You hold yourself and your team to high execution standards while collaborating seamlessly across channel, marketing, and engineering ecosystems. - You are a learner. You have a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to continuously refine leadership capabilities and better serve your team and customers. 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) - 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 #LI-MM5 #LI-Hybrid 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. Base Pay Range €103.250-€147.500 EUR 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. 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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