Director, Partner Sales, UKI & MEA

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.

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Role We are looking for a Director, Partner Sales, UKI & MEA to join our Channel & Alliances department. This role is located in the UK (hybrid) and reports to the Vice President, EMEA Partner Ecosystem. You will spearhead a team dedicated to driving pivotal initiatives, fostering rapid growth, and facilitating expansive reach throughout the UKI & MEA sales region. By crafting targeted partner sales strategies and orchestrating cross-functional teams, you will achieve substantial sales growth and further cement our market leadership.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and execute a partner sales strategy tailored to the UKI region, aligning closely with the Worldwide Channel & Alliances Sales Plan
• Cultivate and nurture a robust network of strategic partners and influencers across UKI, fostering trust and alignment with our innovative solutions
• Lead and mentor a diverse matrix team of 12, providing guidance, support, and talent development initiatives to drive high-impact partner outcomes
• Collaborate with sales leadership and functional groups to refine regional strategy, lead marketing initiatives, and deliver comprehensive partnership training
• Provide actionable market insights and competitor analysis to leadership while ensuring effective communication through regular progress updates and KPIs

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)

• Proven track record working with GSIs, VARs, and Distributors within the UKI market in SaaS enterprise software industry
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious sales targets and organisational goals
• Experience supporting sales navigate through channel programs, interlocks with partners and building out strategic partnerships
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities with a demonstrated capacity to build and maintain high-level strategic partnerships
• Strategic mindset with a keen ability to analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and sales opportunities effectively
• Bachelor's degree and a willingness to travel as required to lead partner discussions and initiatives throughout the region

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• MBA degree
• Deep existing network of strategic influencers and partners within the UKI SaaS ecosystem

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.

Benefits 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.

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