Commercial Sales Manager

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission Being the cybersecurity partner of choice protecting our digital way of life 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 Who 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 disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution From showing up for each other with integrity to creating 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 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 Your Career As a member of the Palo Alto Networks sales team you will be responsible for delivering our initial customers and growing the territory You will be responsible for managing your territory to deliver above quota sales performance Palo Alto Networks has chosen to go to market with Security Focused Channel partners you will be responsible for identifying and signing appropriate channel partners Your Impact Manage sizable business in South India territory Must have experience handling commercial accounts and partners in South India Region Understands the power of channels and has strong channel CXO level relationships with both T2 partners and Distributors Experience in both direct and channel sales a plus Territory business planning and execution - understands and has executed partner programs and incentives Technology orientation and can articulate well at CXO levels Proficiency in driving growth through the process - By leveraging Partner Account Planning marketing channels etc Strong exposure in working with Inside sales team and is seen as a territory leader Great communication and presentation skills Proven track record by exceeding business quotas regularly for the last 2-3 years Achieved recognition such as Chairman s Club Best Sales Leader Best Account Manager Qualifications Your Experience Prior experience selling network infrastructure based security appliances including but not limited to - Firewalls SSL IPSec VPNs Security Proxies and Caches Practical knowledge of routing and switching products that will be installed adjacent to the Palo Alto Networks appliances BS technical degree or equivalent or equivalent military experience required 5 years of above quota sales experience in South India region Self-motivated Strong communication written and verbal and presentation skills both internally and externally Territory sales experience Superb organizational collaboration skills Experience working in a high growth environment Experience working with Channel partners and understanding of a channel-centric go to market approach Additional Information The Team 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 Our Commitment 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 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 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 Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country Unless applicable law requires otherwise you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if The job requires accessing a company worksite The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements please inquire with the recruiter Our Commitment 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 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 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