Strategic SaaS District Sales Leader

Responsibilities Deeply understanding your customers’ needs by doing the research to develop insight into their priorities Bring support to your team by participating in and leading prospect meetings Deep dive into weekly territory pipeline and forecasting activities to coach direct reports on strategies to drive closure Actively engage in territory planning and development, relationship development and opportunity to drive revenue by supporting and assisting your team in closing opportunities Lead a high-performance sales culture that delivers results in bookings, sales development, and forecast accuracy while simultaneously mentoring and developing your team In-depth technical knowledge of our portfolio with the ability to take a holistic approach to help solve our customers' problems Drive and oversee team selling opportunities Holds team and self accountable to achieve challenging goals while maintaining a forward-thinking approach when faced with setbacks Ability to communicate with leaders at all levels, including C-suite and establishes open and trusting relationships Successfully influences others through change management Development of a winning team, including recruiting, hiring and training while upholding our core values Qualifications Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and/or security industry Experience with channel and partner sales models Proven leader with the ability to create high performing teams in a rapidly growing sales environment. Year over year track record of successful sales pipeline management and results Highly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency with an entrepreneurial mindset. Track record of consistently delivering revenue numbers and goals while maintaining a focus on team development and growth. Capable of successfully managing significant client escalations and issues Excellent at influencing others, both externally and internally; ability to communicate effectively and build consensus across various functional groups to achieve goals. You're a leader and you know that to get the best results, you also have to be a great team player, building excellent rapport and collaboration with cross-functional teams. 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 ( $332,400.00 - $457,050.00/yr Accommodations 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Immigration Sponsorship Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Motor Vehicle Requirement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palo Alto Networks