Territory Account Manager

Territory Account Manager

Our mission at Palo Alto Networks is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We are committed to 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.

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 innovation and collaboration, to execution. We show up for each other with integrity and create 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.

The Territory Account Manager partners with our customers to secure their entire digital experience. You're motivated by the desire to solve critical challenges facing our customer's secure environment, so you're prepared to connect them with a solution for every stage of threat prevention. This role is a significant driver of company revenue and growth. As an experienced and dynamic sales professional, you're responsible for leading and driving sales engagements.

To ensure our sales team is equipped to guide customers, we've developed FLIGHT, an immersive onboarding program. Flight blends virtual and in-person learning at our headquarters, where new sales hires will participate in dynamic cohorts, fully dedicated to their training without customer distractions. This focused approach ensures they emerge as well-prepared sales professionals, ready to help customers leverage our comprehensive portfolio.

As a Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for selling Palo Alto Networks Products and Solutions through Channel Partners and interacting directly with customers in your region. Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges and create solutions for prospects and our customers. You will understand the competitive landscape and customer needs so you can effectively position the portfolio of Palo Alto Networks solutions. You will create clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plan. You will leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account. You will stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services. You will travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meetings.

Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and / or security industry. Demonstrated experience selling complex solutions, value selling, and / or consultative sales techniques. Technical aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems. Identifies problems, reviews data, determines the root causes, and provides scalable solutions. Cultivate relationships with our channel partners to bring channel-centric go-to-market approach for our customers. Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the full sales cycle and the ability to follow a structured sales process. Ability to take a holistic approach to problem solving by understanding the bigger picture, and considering complex interrelationships and outcomes. Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction.

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. The starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales / commissioned roles) is expected to be between $255000 / YR - $351000 / YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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.

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.