Principal Business Development Manager
Palo Alto Networks ยท via
Happy Techies
๐ฐ $245,600 - $337,700/yr
๐ Remote
๐ Remote, Washington
โฐ Full Time
Job Description:
- Identify, generate, and qualify new opportunities for Unit 42 consulting services
- Develop and execute account and regional strategies with leadership to exceed bookings goals
- Serve as a trusted expert to core sales teams and lead Unit 42-specific conversations
- Scope, negotiate, and close sophisticated enterprise contracts
- Exceed bookings and revenue targets
- Establish and cultivate relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers
- Articulate the business value of Unit 42 offerings
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and strategic regional partners
- Maintain precise account intelligence
- Provide accurate opportunity forecasting using SFDC
- Expand Unit 42 consulting services and drive revenue growth in the assigned territory
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Business Development or Sales leadership roles within the cybersecurity industry
- Demonstrable track record of significantly exceeding multi-million dollar sales quotas in an enterprise sales role
- At least 10 years of experience selling complex security solutions or services, including Offensive Security, Incident Response, or Risk Management
- Mastery of MEDDIC or a similar rigorous sales methodology
- Demonstrated success closing complex, six-figure transactions with large enterprises
- Profound understanding of the global channel partner ecosystem
- Proven ability to leverage a channel-centric go-to-market approach
- Executive presence and ability to translate complex technical benefits into business outcomes for C-suite stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for scaling new and emerging technology offerings
- No immigration sponsorship is provided; applicants must not require employer-sponsored work visas
Benefits:
- Restricted stock units may be included
- Bonus may be included
- Employee benefits are available (details linked in posting)
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or special need