Global Account Manager in North Sydney, Australia

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 the ANZ Major Account Manager for Global Accounts, your primary responsibility will be to sell the Palo Alto Networks portfolio of products and services into some of our most significant & strategic accounts. You will be responsible for building, developing and managing the Australia and New Zealand partnerships with these accounts. Your role will have you defining and driving the account strategy, working closely with the relevant Global Client Leads in the US and EMEA. You must be able to build strong global, regional and local relationships, drive and execute adoption strategies of global standards with regional stakeholders and deliver over-achievement of your revenue goals.

Your Impact

• Constructs and sells large multi-product, platform solutions and services utilising strategic partnerships to deliver business outcomes

• Executing tactical business while investing in larger, longer-term strategic opportunities

• Act as an inspired leader for an extended team of virtual resources to ensure consistent and effective team engagement and ensuring optimal usage of resources across management, supporting and partner organisations

• Effectively present and deliver the Palo Alto Networks value proposition, develop compelling proposals and negotiate great, everybody wins agreements

• Establish strong executive-level relationships throughout the customers ANZ organisations

• Co-develop account plans with the lead Global Client Leads of each account.

• Maintain accurate and timely weekly, monthly and quarterly forecast which will ultimately exceed your annual revenue goal

Your Experience

• Experience selling high tech hardware/software solutions preferably in the security and/or networking area

• Experience in a Global / Strategic Account Management role (or equivalent)

• Established and referenceable relationships with key contacts in designated accounts

• Proven track record of overachievement of revenue targets

• Comfortable working in a matrix, flexible, team environment

• Self-starter with a high level of commitment and energy

• Solid organisational skills

• Strong eye for business with trust and integrity always represented

• Strong English communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internally and externally

• Ability to build C-level relationships within large organisations

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

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.