Territory Sales Manager

Summary

Join Palo Alto Networks as a Territory Account Manager and partner with customers to secure their digital experience. You will be responsible for selling Palo Alto Networks products and solutions through channel partners, directly interacting with customers, and identifying business challenges to create tailored solutions. This role is crucial for driving company revenue and growth, requiring you to develop detailed territory plans, leverage prospect stories, and stay updated on industry trends. You will need to cultivate relationships with channel partners and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the sales cycle. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work with a team committed to your success in a solutions-focused sales environment.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and/or security industry - SASE technology is preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Partner 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
• 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
• Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs so you can effectively position the portfolio of Palo Alto Networks solutions
• Create clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plan
• Leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account
• Stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services
• Travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meetings

Benefits

The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus