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Palo Alto Networks

<div><section><div><p></p><h2>Company Description</h2></div><div><p><strong>Our Mission</strong></p><p>At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:</p><p>Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.</p><p>Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of 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.</p><p><strong>Who We Are </strong></p><p>We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe 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 disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included. </p><p>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. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! </p></div></section><section><div><p></p><h2>Job Description</h2></div><div><p><strong>Your Career</strong></p><p>The Strategic 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.</p><p>We know the Cybersecurity platformization opportunity is significant. Our solutions are best-of-breed and tightly integrated at the same time to solve our customers` most complex security problems. Companies are looking to us to create critical transformations and our portfolio of solutions will help us do that.</p><p><strong>Your Impact</strong></p><ul><li>You will own revenue expansion within Palo Alto Networks’ largest customer(s)</li><li>You will drive and orchestrate complex sales cycles and work with our internal partners and teams to best serve customer(s)</li><li>Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges and create compelling solutions</li><li>Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs so you can effectively position the portfolio of Palo Alto Networks</li><li>Create clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plan</li><li>Leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account</li><li>Stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services</li><li>Travel as necessary within your remit</li></ul></div></section><section><div><p></p><h2>Qualifications</h2></div><div><p><strong>Your Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Possess a successful track record selling complex-solutions to global/strategic enterprises</li><li>A hunter mentality</li><li>Experience and knowledge of Cloud/ SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and/or security context</li><li>Experience cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with partners (system integrators, resellers, consultancies, ISVs) to expand the go-to-market approach for our customers</li><li>Able to lead all aspects of the sales cycle with the ability to uncover, qualify, develop, and close big tickets as well unlock new growth opportunities</li><li>Possess a successful track record making/exceeding sales targets</li><li>Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction</li><li>English and German language proficiency - strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Willingness to travel</li></ul></div></section><section><div><p></p><h2>Additional Information</h2></div><div><p><strong>The Team </strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><div></div><p><strong>Our Commitment</strong><br> <br> We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.</p><p>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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b6a6868646666646f6a7f626465784b7b6a67646a677f64656e7f7c6479607825686466"><span>[email protected]</span></a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p> <p><strong>Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. </strong><strong>Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.</strong></p></div></section></div>

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