Cortex & Cloud Sales Specialist

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who Are We This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Job Description Your Career We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across 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 through the sale of 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, sales 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 Qualifications (Additional Job Description) Your Experience 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level 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 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. - /yr O ... (truncated, view full listing at source)