Sales Development Specialist

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München, Landeshauptstadt, München, Bayern, DEU
Hybrid
32K-45K Annually
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Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Secure, simplify, and transform your enterprise with zero trust.
The Role
Prospect and research target enterprises using multi-channel outreach to generate early-stage pipeline, qualify and schedule meetings with decision-makers, and maintain accurate CRM records. Collaborate with sales and sales engineering to develop strategic approaches and educate prospects on AI-driven security solutions.
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About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Sales Development Representative to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Germany, reporting to the Sales Development Manager in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals passionate about delighting customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future. This role is crucial in further cementing our position as the world leader in cloud security by actively engaging and qualifying prospective clients.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Research and prospect into organisations by email, calling, networking, and creative means to guide early-stage pipelines
  • Profile, qualify, and schedule well-qualified appointments with key decision-makers within global 2000 or "targeted" companies
  • Work closely with sales and sales engineering teams in the development of strategic sales approaches
  • Research customers, identify decision-makers, educate prospects, and qualify buying interest
  • Use a CRM to maintain accurate activity, contact, and account information for all customers and prospects

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
  • 1+ year of experience working in a sales position or similar role
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning and leveraging technology solutions
  • Business fluency in German
  • Fluent business-level Spanish and Portuguese

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience leveraging AI-powered sales engagement platforms, predictive prospecting tools, or CRM automation to accelerate lead qualification and pipeline generation
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding appointment-setting and prospecting targets within the enterprise technology space
  • Meticulous and organized approach to strategic account research, multi-channel outreach, and data management

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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
€31.500€45.000 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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
  • 1+ year of experience working in a sales position or similar role
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning and leveraging technology solutions
  • Business fluency in German
  • Fluent business-level Spanish and Portuguese
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered sales engagement platforms, predictive prospecting tools, or CRM automation to accelerate lead qualification and pipeline generation
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding appointment-setting and prospecting targets within the enterprise technology space
  • Meticulous and organized approach to strategic account research, multi-channel outreach, and data management

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
8,697 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Why Work With Us

Our impact comes from how we work—every day, in every decision, as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust, transparency, and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers, colleagues, and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture

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