District Sales Manager, Local Government

Palo Alto Networks; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a District Sales Leader in Germany to lead a team of experienced sellers. You will develop strategies to maximize business growth, manage and mentor your team, and engage in building relationships with clients. This role requires strong technical knowledge of SaaS and cloud technologies, proficiency in both German and English, and a proven track record of success in sales management. The position is full-time and offers remote work options.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership skills to build high-performing teams.
• Expertise in SaaS architectures and cloud technology.
• Significant experience in managing sales pipelines.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of sellers to maximize business growth.
• Develop and manage team performance in transforming deals.
• Engage in territory planning and revenue driving strategies.

Kenntnisse

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Management Experience

Account Management

Time Management

Tools

SAP CRM

Jobbeschreibung

Your Career

As a District you will lead a team of experienced sellers and help formulate and execute a strategy to maximize business growth. You are instrumental in developing and managing your team to drive transformational deals accelerate growth and meet / exceed individual team and organizational goals.

We are looking for a proven and visionary sales leader with a passion to win i.e. someone with great energy the ability to innovate think big who elevates their team performance and C‑suite relationships. This role will entail :

Your Impact

• Deeply understand your customers needs through comprehensive research to gain insight into their priorities
• Provide robust support to your team by actively participating in and leading customer meetings
• Conduct a thorough analysis of the weekly territory pipeline and forecasting activities to coach direct reports on effective strategies for closure
• Engage proactively in territory planning and development fostering (C‑suite) relationship building and seizing opportunities to drive revenue by assisting your team in closing deals
• Cultivate a high‑performance sales culture that consistently delivers outstanding results in bookings, sales development and forecast accuracy - simultaneously mentor and develop your team for sustained success
• Possess strong technical knowledge of our portfolio demonstrating the ability to take a holistic approach to solve customers problems
• Drive and oversee team selling opportunities ensuring a collaborative and cohesive approach
• Hold both your team and yourself accountable for achieving challenging goals while maintaining a forward‑thinking approach in the face of setbacks
• Effectively communicate with leaders at all levels including the C‑suite and establish open and trusting relationships
• Successfully influence others through adept change management practices
• Develop a winning team through strategic recruitment, hiring and training all while upholding our core values
• Build and manage strategic partnerships

Qualifications : Your Experience

• Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build high‑performing teams in fast‑paced sales environments
• Expertise in SaaS‑based architectures and cloud technology ideally within the networking or security industry
• Expertise in the German public sector particularly in local government
• Ideally 2 years experience managing a high‑performing DQC Team
• Significant experience with both indirect and direct sales strategies
• A consistent track record of year‑over‑year success in managing sales pipelines and achieving or exceeding targets
• Highly motivated with a focus on execution a sense of urgency and an entrepreneurial spirit
• History of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue goals while building and developing teams
• Strong influencing skills both internally and externally with effective communication to build consensus across various functional groups
• Understanding that achieving the best results requires teamwork with the ability to foster strong relationships and collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Experienced in developing and executing sales initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic partnerships
• Fluent in both German and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages

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 wont find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isnt 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

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Management Experience,Human Capital Management,SAP CRM,Account Management,Agriculture,Territory Management,Metal Building Erection,Insurance Sales,Sales Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1