Senior Business Development Manager, VM-Series

Job Title

Your Impact

Operational Excellence & Strategic Integration: Drive significant efficiency and process optimization across high-velocity business operations

Advanced Reporting & Proactive Analytics: Develop, own, and enhance critical reporting frameworks, including sophisticated dashboards, scorecards, and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) materials. Leverage advanced data analytics and ecosystem business analysis to identify trends, predict outcomes, pinpoint areas for continuous improvement, and proactively address operational gaps.

Continuous Improvement & Field Acceleration: Proactively identify, champion, and implement strategic improvements in operational efficiency and process optimization. Collaborate closely with diverse teams, including operations, IT, and leadership, to drive field acceleration and enhanced business performance through data-driven insights

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence: Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels across various functions (e.g., Sales, Finance, Product Management & IT) to ensure seamless operational alignment, drive consensus, and achieve desired business outcomes.

Go-To-Market: Develop & Execute GTM approaches to accelerate revenue in strategic markets and partners globally

Executive & Sales Engagement: Executive relationship building, listening, influencing, communication, and facilitation skills. Interlock with the field sales team to develop strong working relationships with Sales Leaders, Channel Partners and System Integrators to support sales strategies for NetSec solutions - Work with sales to align our sales resources and assist in developing and executing sales plays

Qualifications

Your Experience

15+ years experience in Go-To-Market and/or Strategy.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree highly preferred) Or equivalent military experience.

Strong organizational skills, self-starter, and ability to quickly identify and resolve inefficiencies across the business.

Deep experience working with data & analytics

A mission-driven, team player approach with a desire to make an impact and difference.

Prior experience in Sales is preferred.

Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to create and manage initiatives across numerous cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong understanding of sales processes and methodologies.

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.

$158,000.00 - $255,000.00/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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.