Palo Alto Networks

Regional Sales Manager - Cortex & Cloud

Paris, Île-de-France, France

$130,000 – $200,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Job Type: Sales Specialist

Brief Description: Palo Alto Networks is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across the region. The ideal candidate will operate in a high-growth environment at scale, thrive in driving innovation, have a solid background in cybersecurity sales, and a deep understanding of security solutions. They will have a proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and executing strategies that support rapid expansion and success. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in collaboration with internal teams, engages effectively with customers, and drives revenue growth through the sale of complex solutions.

Company Information

Our Mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our Vision: A world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.

Who We Are: We are relentless in protecting our customers and 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!

Responsibilities

  • Drive the growth of the Cortex and Cloud business across the region.
  • Build and cultivate strong customer relationships.
  • Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies with business objectives.
  • Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns and sales forecasting.
  • Engage in deep technical discussions and translate 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.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth through the sale of complex solutions.
  • Solid background in cybersecurity sales.
  • Deep understanding of security solutions.
  • Ability to develop strong customer relationships.
  • Strategic thinking and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in a high-growth environment at scale.

Salary

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Skills

Cybersecurity Sales
Sales Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Thinking
Technical Sales
Solution Selling
Collaboration
Revenue Growth

Palo Alto Networks

Provides cybersecurity solutions and services

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks provides a variety of security solutions aimed at protecting organizations from cyber threats. Their products include firewalls, cloud security solutions, and advanced threat detection systems, which help secure both on-premises and cloud environments. The main components of their offerings are the Strata network security platform, Prisma cloud security suite, and Cortex AI-based security operations platform. These tools work together to manage identity and access, and to prevent modern web attacks. Unlike many competitors, Palo Alto Networks combines hardware, software, and subscription services, allowing clients to receive ongoing updates and support to stay protected against new threats. The company's goal is to ensure that businesses and government agencies can safeguard their digital assets and sensitive information effectively.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

FLEXBenefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Development
Financial: Traditional & Roth 401(k) options
Time Off
Other Perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Skyflow in cloud security.
Former executive's move to Tenable may intensify competition in India and SAARC.
Rise of open-source security firms like Endor Labs challenges proprietary solutions.

Differentiation

Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform.
The company provides advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions like the Cortex platform.
Palo Alto Networks is a leader in Zero Trust architecture for cybersecurity.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud offerings.
AI-driven cybersecurity solutions enhance threat detection, benefiting Palo Alto's Cortex platform.
Palo Alto recognized as a leader in SASE solutions, boosting market position.

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