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Revolutionizing protection.

Define what’s next in cybersecurity.

Sales Account Manager for Enterprise team

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Sales Full-time Ref ID: 3127723
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Overview

Your next great move.

If you're passionate about staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity and thrive on helping organizations safeguard their most valuable digital assets, an Account Executive role at Palo Alto Networks could be your next great move. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about advanced security solutions and enjoy tailoring them to meet complex challenges. We're always recruiting the best and brightest who thrive on helping customers navigate the ever-changing security landscape and have the ability to make the most complex challenges attainable. You'll partner closely with Solutions Consultants to evangelize the Palo Alto Networks platform and highlight the benefits it can provide our customers, helping them secure their most critical digital assets. At Palo Alto Networks, you'll find strong career growth, collaboration with top talent, and a mission-driven environment focused on securing our digital future.

  • Level: Mid-Senior
  • Travel: Yes (frequent)
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What it takes to be successful.

What makes a successful Sales Account Manager for Enterprise team at Palo Alto Networks? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Influences
  • Focuses on the Customer
  • Drives Results
  • Technical Acumen
  • Sales Hygiene
  • Demonstrates Resilience

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Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Your Impact

  • The main job is to propose/sell security platforms to large domestic companies
  • Based on the approximately 25 large companies you are in charge of, you will create a territory plan and plan which products to target which accounts and when
  • You will then create an account plan for each company and create specific business negotiations
  • You will both develop new customers and make proposals to existing customers
  • You will work with the marketing and inside sales departments to acquire leads
  • You will understand the client's issues and needs and propose ways to solve those issues
  • You will work with your paired SE, the product department's sales and SE, and other security specialist teams to solve the issues
  • You will also work with partner companies to create win-win situations and advance business negotiations
  • The progress of business negotiations will be updated on CRM
  • You will manage quarterly figures in weekly forecast meetings
  • We will also provide frequent study sessions and discussions within the team, so we will disseminate and share information

Your Experience

 

Required (MUST)

  • 3+ years of experience in high-touch corporate sales
  • 3+ years of experience in IT solutions sales
  • Ability to build relationships with customer management and department manager level
  • Presentation skills
  • Planning skills such as territory plans and account plans
  • Ability to achieve quarterly numerical targets

Want (WANT)

  • English (advantageous for keeping up with the latest information)
  • Experience handling security products
  • Experience handling network products
  • Experience handling cloud products

Desired personality

  • Opportunities will increase for those with a strong desire for self-achievement and self-growth
  • Able to adapt flexibly to change and enjoy the environment
  • A person who wants to build a career in an exciting environment where the company is growing

The Team

As part of the Major Account Sales Division, this team is responsible for new development and account management for major account customers. In order to provide our customers with the best product portfolio, we will provide our wide range of products and solutions.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

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Culture

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It's our mission.

We are the global cybersecurity leader, united in our mission to protect our digital way of life.

  • Determined to make a difference.
  • Shaping the future of cybersecurity.
  • Your unique perspective is valued.

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Hear from our people.

“For anyone considering joining our sales organization, know this: if you’re competitive, collaborative, and energized by solving real problems for real people, Palo Alto Networks is the place to build your career. You’ll work with industry-leading technology, be surrounded by teammates who genuinely want to win together, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact that extends far beyond a quota - you’ll help protect our digital way of life.”

-Abbey, Territory Sales Manager

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