Your CareerWorking together with a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering new clients in our growing territories. You are the primary point-of-contact for major accounts and are accountable for delivering at above quota sales performance in your region. You are motivated by a hunger to solve critically difficult challenges that face our clients. You develop trusted relationships at a high executive level, focusing on the strategic nature of the partnership. This means that you have a concrete understanding of our product suites, and are able to help identify areas that can be resolved by Palo Alto Networks solutions. You will lead identifying and signing appropriate channel partners as well as training them on our solutions. Additionally, your credibility will guide your customers in their search to transition to a more secure online environment. You feel empowered by our product offerings - and love a technical challenge. Your ImpactDevelop and maintain detailed account profiles including organizational charts for all accounts to be reviewed by management on a quarterly basisFacilitate communication on strategic and tactical issues facing our clients and partners Maintain continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and governmental regulations that affect target marketsDevelop market strategies and goals for each product and service; understand the strategies, goals, and objectives of accountsLead coordinating account strategy and tactics for sales support team (inside sales, systems engineering, sales management)Take full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating in depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through the procurement processExtensive domestic travel and possible International travel as necessary
