Sales Director, Palo Alto Networks
Cortex Cloud
Some travel required
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Some travel required
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will operate in a high-growth environment at scale, has a strong background in cybersecurity sales leadership, a proven track record of developing talent, and the ability to drive revenue growth through effective team management and customer engagement
- 10+ years of field sales experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance sales teams in a high-growth environment with large quota/deals
- Strong understanding of complex solution sales methodologies, value selling and enterprise buying processes with operational discipline
- Experience selling SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred
- Established relationships with key security decision-makers (CIOs, CISOs) and the ability to drive strategic conversations
- Expertise in channel and partner sales strategies, with a deep understanding of go-to-market models
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed sales organization with a focus on continuous expansion and customer success
- “Whatever it takes” attitude and motivation to deliver above quota performance
- Travel domestically as needed to support team members, engage customers and business needs
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to drive and mentor a high-performing sales team focused on our Cortex Cloud business across the region
- This leader will play a critical role in scaling our business, fostering innovation, and ensuring consistent execution of sales strategies
- You will report to the Regional Vice President of Cortex Cloud
- Exciting opportunity to be a leader on the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing sales specialists to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning and a customer-centric approach within the sales team
- Drive strategic sales initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities
- Engage in executive-level discussions with CIOs and CISOs, translating complex cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales engineers, marketing, and alliances, to support deal execution and customer success
- Develop and implement data-driven sales strategies, leveraging forecasting and pipeline management tools to optimize team performance
- 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 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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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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