Palo Alto Networks

Account Executive - SLED

Palo Alto Networks$264K — $363K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of sales experience, with 4+ years in enterprise sales specific to State and Local Government and Education accounts.
  • Proven track record in B2B software sales at the C-level.
  • Experience closing 8-figure deals is essential.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in cybersecurity B2B enterprise sales.
  • Skills in managing complex sales cycles and engaging multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong discovery skills with an ability to ask insightful questions.
  • Adaptability to changing environments is crucial.
  • Preferred experience in Privileged Access Management or Identity Access Management.
  • Exceptional skills in crafting and articulating business propositions.
  • Outstanding presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business development from both new and existing target accounts in State and Local Government, Education, and School Districts.
  • Develop and execute strategic territory plans including quarterly and annual business reviews.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects for near-term and long-term opportunities.
  • Engage with key stakeholders across IT and business sectors.
  • Conduct C-level engagements to position proposals effectively.
  • Lead cross-functional teams during sales opportunities, including pre-sales and customer success.
  • Oversee all aspects of contact activities such as prospecting, pipeline development, forecasting, and negotiating contracts.
  • Hold bi-weekly meetings with Sales Engineers and Professional Services to evaluate account statuses and expedite processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Access to advanced technology and resources to aid in job success.
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diverse perspectives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

CyberArk is seeking a proven State, Local and Education (SLED) seller that will continue to capture our rapid market share in the Global Fortune 2000. The Account Executive - SLED will sell our market leading solutions by gaining a thorough understanding of the client's business needs. A successful candidate will be responsible for the formulation and execution of a hyper-growth business plan that targets net new and existing territory accounts. The Account Executive - SLED will report directly to the Director of Public Sector North American Sales.

What you will do:

  • Driving new business from new and existing target accounts in State and Local Government Departments and Agencies, Higher Education and School Districts


  • Build and execute territory plans with Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews (QBRs)


  • Build and advance near-term and long-term qualified pipeline


  • Selling into various stakeholders: IT side and Business side


  • C-level engagements, positioning and proposal


  • Quarterbacking the extended team on opportunities including pre-sales, partners, executive management, and customer success


  • Management of all contact activities, including prospecting, pipeline development, forecasting, negotiating, pricing, and closing and executing contracts


  • Perform bi-weekly meetings with the territory Sales Engineers and Professional Services Engineers to assess the status of all existing accounts, and to expedite the roll-out and up-sale/cross-sale processes


  • Collaborate with and engage the right CyberArk technical experts to provide an accurate and compelling story on our products' strengths and capabilities to win deals.


  • Cultivate and manage relationships with partners and alliances


Qualifications

  • 8+ years of sales experience: 4+ years in enterprise sales, 4+ years of which are specifically in State and Local Government and Education accounts in the assigned geography


  • (C-Level) B2B software sales


  • Experience in closing 8+ figure deals


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (5 years cybersecurity B2B enterprise sales)


  • Experience in cultivating and controlling complex sales cycles, selling across multiple stakeholders within enterprise State and Local Government departments and agencies, higher education and school districts


  • Discovery skills, asking insightful questions


  • Adaptability to a changing environment


  • Privileged Access Management or Identity Access Management experience a plus


  • Ability to craft and articulate compelling business propositions


  • Outstanding presentation, written and verbal communication skills


  • Experience selling SaaS/Subscription/Cloud solutions preferred


  • Experience selling with Advisory, Channel Partners, and Ecosystem Partners preferred


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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$264,000.00 - $363,000.00/yr

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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