Identity Enterprise Account Executive

Palo Alto Networks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 212,800 - 292,600; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks seeks an experienced Strategic Account Executive to grow our footprint in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Global Fortune 1000 accounts in the Seattle area. You will lead hyper-growth plans, engage executives, and drive multi‑quarter sales with cross‑functional teams across pre‑sales, partners, and customer success.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in strategic and enterprise SaaS/Cloud sales, proven record of 8+ figure deals, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years sales experience: 3+ years in Strategic Sales, 5+ years in Enterprise Sales
• (C‑Level) B2B software sales experience
• Experience in closing 8+ figure deals
• Experience selling SaaS/Subscription/Cloud solutions; advisory, channel and ecosystem partnerships preferred

Responsibilities

• Driving new business with existing and net new strategic accounts
• Build and execute territory plans with Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Build and advance near‑term and long‑term qualified pipeline
• Selling into various stakeholders: IT side and Business side
• C‑level engagements, positioning and proposal
• Quarterbacking the extended team on opportunities including pre‑sales, partners, executive management, and customer success
• Management of all contact activity, prospecting, pipeline development, forecasting, negotiating, pricing, and closing and executing contracts
• Perform bi‑weekly meetings with the territory Sales Engineers and Professional Services Engineers to assess the status of all existing accounts, and to expedite the roll‑out and up‑sale/cross‑sale processes
• Collaborate with and engage the right Idira technical experts to provide an accurate and compelling story on our products’ strengths and capabilities to win deals
• Cultivate and manage relationships with partners and alliances

Skills

Strategic sales

Enterprise sales

B2B software sales

C-level engagements

Deal closing

Sales discovery

Communication skills

SaaS/Cloud sales

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in cybersecurity B2B enterprise sales

Job description

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks - Idira is seeking a proven strategic enterprise seller that will continue to capture our rapid market share in the Global Fortune 1000 covering some of our most strategic customer partners in the Pacific Northwest/Seattle Area region. The Strategic Account Executive will sell our market leading solutions by gaining a thorough understanding of the client’s business needs. A successful Strategic Account Executive will be responsible for the formulation and execution of a hyper-growth business plan that targets existing strategic customers. The Strategic Account Executive will report directly to the District Sales Manager.

What You Need To Succeed

• Driving new business with existing and net new strategic accounts
• Build and execute territory plans with Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Build and advance near‑term and long‑term qualified pipeline
• Selling into various stakeholders: IT side and Business side
• C‑level engagements, positioning and proposal
• Quarterbacking the extended team on opportunities including pre‑sales, partners, executive management, and customer success
• Management of all contact activity, prospecting, pipeline development, forecasting, negotiating, pricing, and closing and executing contracts
• Perform bi‑weekly meetings with the territory Sales Engineers and Professional Services Engineers to assess the status of all existing accounts, and to expedite the roll‑out and up‑sale/cross‑sale processes
• Collaborate with and engage the right Idira technical experts to provide an accurate and compelling story on our products’ strengths and capabilities to win deals
• Cultivate and manage relationships with partners and alliances

Qualifications

• 8+ years sales experience: 3+ years in Strategic Sales, 5+ years in Enterprise Sales
• (C‑Level) B2B software sales experience
• Experience in closing 8+ figure deals
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience (5 years cybersecurity B2B enterprise sales)
• Experience in cultivating and controlling complex sales cycles, selling across multiple stakeholders within enterprise organizations
• Discovery skills, asking insightful questions
• Adaptability to a changing environment
• Privileged Access Management or Identity Access Management experience will set you apart from others
• Ability to craft and articulate compelling business propositions
• Outstanding presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience selling SaaS/Subscription/Cloud solutions preferred
• Experience selling with Advisory, Channel Partners, and Ecosystem Partners preferred

Compensation Disclosure

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/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$212,800.00 – $292,600.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [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.

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

Motor‑Vehicle Requirement: This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.