Sales Development Representative

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.

Zscaler has an incredible story to tell, and our Marketing team is committed to sharing it in compelling and expressive ways. Our storytellers, analysts, strategists, and designers are attentive and dedicated to teaching our audience to think about cybersecurity like they never have before. You'll collaborate with diverse, creative people around the globe to hone the Zscaler brand, increase awareness and demand, support partnerships, and drive home big wins for the world's cloud security leader and our customers worldwide.

We're looking for an experienced Sales Development Representative to join our Sales Development team in Japan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sales Development, you'll be responsible for:

• Researching and prospecting into organizations by emailing, calling, networking and other creative means to lead early stage pipelines
• Qualifying and scheduling well qualified appointments with main decision makers within "targeted" companies through inbound and outbound leads
• Utilizing the CRM to maintain accurate activity, contact, and account information of all customers and prospects

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• Customer-oriented background required (sales, support, customer service)
• Skills in account development, opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call structure/control, or time and territory management
• Native or fluent language ability in Japanese and at least conversation-level English language ability.
• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with CRM systems (preferably salesforce.com)
• Experience in outbound-focused sales position
• Good Verbal communication skills in business English
• Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.

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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.

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