Account Manager, Network Security 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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Your Career

You will join an exciting and high growth business unit with Palo Alto Networks positioning the industry’s most comprehensive SASE security platform, with the industry’s broadest security and compliance coverage for applications used by your hybrid workforce, regardless of whether they are at home, on the go, or in the office.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a territory focusing on Major, Strategic, and Enterprise Accounts. Working closely with Palo Alto business partners and driving sales for our Enterprise Browser security solution, 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 within the Prisma SASE organization. 

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
• Establish relationships and engage with the local reseller and alliance partners on sales programs and joint activities
• Develop, share and implement standard methodologies and account strategies to increase our sales penetration of Enterprise Browser into our top accounts
• Engage with customers to identify and progress opportunities whilst delivering subject matter expertise on Enterprise Browser solutions
• Qualify and progress leads and opportunities through the sales cycle to closure
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of Enterprise Browser and other browser 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 Prisma SASE 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 Prisma SASE organization
• Help build and project Palo Alto Networks position

Your Experience

• 4+ years' experience exceeding sales quota as Account Manager, or Territory Account Manager for a multinational company
• Sales excellence - ability to demonstrate planning, strategy, qualification and execution
• Prior experience selling SAAS or Cybersecurity network solutions
• Existing relationships within the region, including top accounts and reseller partners
• 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

Palo Alto Networks has brought technology to the market that is reshaping the cybersecurity threat and protection landscape. Our ability to protect digital transactions is limited only by our ability to establish relationships with our potential customers and help them understand how our products can protect their environments. This is where our sales teams come in. Our sales team members work together with large organizations to keep their digital information safe. Our passionate sales teams educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients.

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 driven by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats. You’re an amazing salesperson – you’re just looking for something more substantial and challenging as your next step.

Compensation Disclosure

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $256000 - $352000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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  [email protected].

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.

Motor-Vehicle Requirement: 
This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so.  If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.