Marketplace Operations Manager, Palo Alto Networks
Cloud Service Providers
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on tasks
- Effective verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
- Highly organized, excellent multi-tasking skills, and efficient in ambiguous situations
- Business analysis and functional experience with quantitative, analytical and organizational skills preferred
- Be able to handle stressful situations and respond to tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a virtual and matrix environment with an international team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; other sales tools like Salesforce.com is preferred
What the job involves
- Palo Alto Networks is in need of a motivated & process-oriented Marketplace Operations Manager to support the creation and processing of Public Cloud Service Providers’ (CSP) marketplace private offers, as well as facilitating smooth co-sell processes with the CSPs
- We are looking for a motivated self starter who learns fast, and is passionate about supporting the growth of new businesses
- The CSP Marketplace Operations Manager will be reporting to the EMEAL Partner Acceleration Director and work closely with the EMEAL CSP Alliance Manager
- The Marketplace Operations Manager will also maintain close relationships with the global CSP, sales operations & order management teams
- This role will be EMEA focused and requires attention to detail and ability to multi task and respond to tight deadlines
- It is expected that the role will have consistent interaction with sales, channels, finance, deals desk, order processing across the region, as well as with the Global HQ team
- Work with sales to create private offers for customers in CSP marketplace
- Manage sales processing and work with order support teams to ensure fulfillment of transactions
- Occasionally act as escalation point for private offer requests and issues
- Work with relevant teams to identify root causes and communicate appropriately to internal stakeholders
- Provide subject matter expertise and training to internal team members and partners
- Create and manage sales opportunities in CSP partner portals
- Facilitate introductory calls between sales on shared opportunities, account mapping and other sales engagements
- Develop reports, dashboards, metrics to measure and understand effectiveness of sales & marketing campaigns, and enablement activities
- Provide and understand program and insights reporting as required to the sales and finance teams
- Support projects and initiatives aligned with functional and company objectives
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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