Palo Alto Networks

Cortex & Cloud Sales Specialist

Palo Alto Networks$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of field sales experience, focusing on enterprise or major-level accounts in cybersecurity.
  • Extensive experience in platform selling within complex sales environments.
  • Knowledge of selling SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP solutions is highly preferred.
  • Established relationships with CIOs and CISOs, capable of influencing strategic conversations.
  • Expertise in applying complex sales methodologies for results-driven performance.
  • Experience with channel partners and understanding of channel-centric go-to-market strategies.
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive regional business growth.
  • Partner with the core sales team to align strategies with Cortex and Cloud objectives.
  • Lead strategic sales campaigns and manage sales forecasting from initial contact to procurement.
  • Engage in technical discussions, translating complex cybersecurity solutions into clear value propositions.
  • Collaborate with sales engineers to deliver customized customer-centric solutions.
  • Develop joint strategies with Alliances to enhance engagement and innovation for clients.
  • Travel within the U.S. as needed for customer meetings and key events.

Benefits

  • Remote work with collaborative hybrid teams across geographies.
  • A culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success.
  • Opportunities for meaningful work in a passionate environment.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Your Impact

Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions

  • Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region
  • Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives
  • Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement
  • Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions
  • Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients
  • Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events


Qualifications

Your Experience

  • 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry
  • Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers
  • Experience selling SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred
  • Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations
  • Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results
  • Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred
  • Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs


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.

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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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