Sales Development Representative - Government

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 - Government to join our team in Gurgaon (Hybrid), reporting to the Manager, Sales Development within the SDR department. You will engage with enterprise cybersecurity leaders by researching their IT initiatives and challenges, driving highly personalized, account-based outreach, and initiating strategic conversations with CXOs to uncover priorities while articulating Zscaler’s Zero Trust value proposition. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Research enterprise initiatives, challenges, and IT roadmaps to engage cybersecurity leaders Drive personalized, account-based outreach via calls, emails, social, and video Initiate conversations with CXOs and cybersecurity leaders to explore their projects and priorities Schedule qualified meetings with decision-makers to advance sales opportunities Articulate Zscaler’s Zero Trust value proposition and handle objections with confidence 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. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that is contagious, inspiring your team to stay focused on the solution. You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team. You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 3–5 years of experience in sales or a related role Strong command of business-level English Ability to quickly grasp and articulate technology concepts What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Background in the security, SaaS, or software industry Bachelor’s degree in Business or a relevant field Skilled in account development, opportunity qualification, call planning, and territory management