Palo Alto Networks

Working closely with Palo Alto business partners and driving sales for our Prisma Cloud security solutions, into new and existing customers.. The role expects you to define your territory, strategies and then lead local execution and in alignment to company strategies and tactics with its Cloud Provider partnerships including, but not limited to, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Accenture and IBM.. Develop, share and implement standard methodologies and account strategies to increase our sales penetration of Cloud Security into our top accounts. Keep up-to-date knowledge of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, DevOps & Cloud Native technologies as well as the competitive position of the company. Gather “Voice of Customer” and competitive intelligence and share with theater and global Cloud organization

cloud sales specialist

Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
Your Career
You will join an exciting and high growth business unit with Palo Alto Networks positioning the industry’s most comprehensive cloud native security platform, with the industry’s broadest security and compliance coverage for applications, data, and the entire cloud native technology stack throughout the development lifecycle and across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing a territory focusing on SMB Accounts for a Midwest territory. Working closely with Palo Alto business partners and driving sales for our Prisma Cloud security solutions, into new and existing customers. It is expected that you deliver or exceed your sales targets in both new business and renewals for ACV and TCV bookings. The role expects you to define your territory, strategies and then lead local execution and in alignment to company strategies and tactics with its Cloud Provider partnerships including, but not limited to, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Accenture and IBM.
Your Impact
Win new logos, renew existing customer and expand business within your territory
Achieve ACV sales quotas on a monthly and quarterly basis
Present regular/accurate forecasting for review
Track and report on all opportunities, pipeline, and bookings to provide forecast reports to region management
Engage with the local Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure, and Google) sales programs and joint activities
Develop, share and implement standard methodologies and account strategies to increase our sales penetration of Cloud Security into our top accounts
Engage with customers to identify and progress opportunities whilst delivering subject matter expertise on Cloud & Cloud Native Security solutions
Qualify and progress leads and opportunities through the sales cycle to closure
Establish and maintain effective relationships with channel partners
Keep up-to-date knowledge of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, DevOps & Cloud Native technologies as well as the competitive position of the company
Conduct consistent training and communications for the sales and channel teams as well as joint engagement within the wider organization
Contribute to the larger Palo Alto Network’s Cloud & Cloud Native strategy by providing regional specific intelligence and reporting
Apply subject matter expertise in training, QBRs, enablement, and other engagement activities
Gather “Voice of Customer” and competitive intelligence and share with theater and global Cloud organization
Help build and project Palo Alto Networks position as the number one enterprise cloud security company
Your Experience
5+ years' field sales experience exceeding sales quota in the Enterprise space
Sales excellence - ability to demonstrate planning, strategy, qualification and execution
Deep understanding of Cybersecurity space required
Understanding of Public Cloud Security space preferred
Prior experience selling SAAS or Cloud solutions
Excellent communication skills including strong verbal and written skills and proven presentation skills being able to articulate complex topics
Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and consultative sales techniques
The Team
Our sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.
As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be between $251,900/yr to $346,400/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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