Palo Alto Networks has brought a technology to market that is reshaping the network security landscape. Our ability to protect enterprises is only limited by our ability to reach out to them and help them understand what we can do. That's where you come in. We are growing our Inside Sale team and are looking for proven top performers to join us in driving through our next wave of success. If you are a sales professional that takes pride in always being at the top of your game and would like to put that passion to work at a company of all-stars we would like to hear from you. Profile:
5+ years experience selling to enterprise customers
Must have strong technical background, security industry strongly preferred
Extensive experience working with channel partners to close business
Enthusiastic, driven and confident: ability to clearly and persuasively articulate the company's mission, product and business value
Proven ability to learn new technology quickly, adapt to changing needs and posses strong analytical skills.
Ability to quickly build productive relationships in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Experience using Salesforce.com
Previous experience in start-up environment and selling into Network security space preferred.
Responsibilities:
Exceed sales goals in assigned territory
Perform opportunity identification, account qualification, and needs analysis at all prospect levels
Use phone, email, and internal marketing tools to perform selling activities and drive new business
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date forecast and document all activities and customer interactions in Salesforce.com
Maintain required activity metrics, via phone calls, appointments, demos and funnel development
Respond to inbound inquiries, outbound marketing campaigns, and successfully lead opportunity development
Work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Channel partners to identify, position, and sell product value
Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on product roadmap, industry changes, and competitive landscape