Strategic Account Executive, SLED

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, our journey begins and concludes with our mission:

To be the premier cybersecurity partner, safeguarding our digital existence.

We envision a world where each day is more secure than the last.

We are an organization founded on the principles of challenging and redefining conventional practices, seeking innovators who are equally dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Our Approach to Work

We prioritize flexibility and choice in all our employee programs. We have transformed the traditional perspective that all employees share identical needs and desires. We provide personalization and empower our employees to select what suits them best, from well-being support to growth and development opportunities, and beyond.

Your Career

The Strategic Account Executive collaborates with our clients to secure their complete digital landscape.

You are driven by the ambition to address critical challenges in our clients' secure environments, ready to connect them with solutions tailored for every phase of threat prevention.

This position plays a crucial role in driving company revenue and expansion. As a seasoned and dynamic sales professional, you will lead and propel sales engagements.

We recognize the vast potential of the SASE opportunity.

Our solutions are industry-leading, and clients require a reliable cybersecurity partner capable of establishing a truly zero trust security framework.

Our clients look to us for transformative solutions, and our diverse portfolio will enable us to achieve that.

Your Impact

You will manage and orchestrate intricate sales cycles, collaborating with our internal partners and teams to best serve the client.

Your consultative sales expertise will identify business challenges and develop solutions for prospects and existing clients.

Understand the competitive landscape and client needs to effectively position the portfolio of Palo Alto Networks solutions.

Establish clear objectives and provide accurate forecasting by creating a detailed territory plan.

Utilize prospect narratives to craft a compelling value proposition with insights specific to each account.

Stay informed on industry developments and trends, and their implications for Palo Alto Networks products and services.

Travel as necessary within your territory and to company-wide gatherings.

Your Experience

Proven experience in selling SaaS solutions to SLED clients in the designated territory.

Knowledge and experience with SaaS-based architectures, preferably within the networking and/or security sectors - SASE technology is advantageous.

Demonstrated history of selling complex solutions, value-based selling, and/or consultative sales methodologies.

Technical proficiency in understanding how technology products and solutions address business challenges.

Ability to identify issues, analyze data, determine root causes, and provide scalable solutions.

Foster relationships with our channel partners to implement a channel-centric go-to-market strategy for our clients.

Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of the entire sales cycle and the capability to adhere to a structured sales process.

Possess the ability to adopt a holistic approach to problem-solving by grasping the broader context and considering complex interrelationships and outcomes.

Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and self-direct.

The Team

Our sales team collaborates closely with large organizations globally to safeguard their digital environments. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients on their security journey.


As a member of our sales team, you will have access to unparalleled systems and tools, continuously updated research, and sales resources, all within a framework built on collective success.

At Palo Alto Networks, you will find a culture committed to your success, with everyone contributing to solutions selling, learning, and development.

As part of our sales team, you will thrive in a solutions-oriented sales environment, finding fulfillment in collaborating with clients to tackle intricate cyber threats.

Our Commitment

We are pioneers who dream big, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo in cybersecurity.

It's straightforward:
We cannot fulfill our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.

For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $251,900/yr to $346,400/yr.

The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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