Sales Specialist - Cortex Cloud - strategic accounts

Palo Alto Networks; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading cybersecurity firm in Paris is seeking a Sales Specialist to drive growth in their Cortex and Cloud business. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity sales, excel in building relationships with key accounts, and effectively collaborate with internal teams. Fluent French and English are required, along with a strong background in complex sales methodologies. This role offers opportunities for innovation and growth in a dynamic environment.

Prestations

Wellbeing spending account

Mental health resources

Personalized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field sales experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP solutions preferred.
• Established relationships with CIOs and CISOs.

Responsabilités

• Drive growth of Cortex and Cloud business.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Lead strategic sales campaigns.

Connaissances

Field sales experience

Cybersecurity solutions knowledge

Customer relationship management

Strategic sales methodologies

Fluent French & English

Description du poste

Overview

Company Description 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 looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. We take our mission seriously and value disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion.

Who We Are

We are committed to protecting our customers and believe that the ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our development and wellbeing programs offer choices in how you are supported, including FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Your Career

We seek a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across strategic accounts in 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 by selling complex solutions.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest-growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region
• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives
• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns and forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement
• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches while translating 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
• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement, and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients
• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events

Your Experience

• 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to public sector accounts in the cybersecurity industry
• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers
• Experience selling SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred
• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations
• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results
• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams
• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs
• Fluent French & English

Additional Information

The Team Palo Alto Networks has brought technology to market that is reshaping the cybersecurity threat and protection landscape. Our sales teams educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients. As part of our sales team, you are empowered with tools and resources to solve complex cyberthreats and drive solutions with customers.

Our Commitment We are problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance, please contact [e-mail].

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.