Cortex Cloud Sales Specialist

About the role

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a dynamic Sales Specialist to drive growth of its Cortex and Cloud business across the region. The role combines strategic sales, deep technical engagement, and partnership development in a fast‑growth cybersecurity environment.

Key responsibilities

• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region.
• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies with Cortex and Cloud objectives.
• Lead strategic sales campaigns, forecasting, and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to procurement.
• Conduct deep technical discussions, translating complex cybersecurity solutions into clear business value.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including sales engineers, to deliver tailored solutions.
• Work with Alliances to develop joint strategies and enhance customer engagement.
• Travel domestically as needed to meet customers and attend key events.

Required profile

• 5+ years of field sales experience in enterprise or major‑level cybersecurity accounts.
• Proven track record selling complex platforms with multiple buying centers.
• Established relationships with CIOs and CISOs and ability to influence strategic conversations.
• Experience working with channel partners and a channel‑centric go‑to‑market strategy.
• Comfortable in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment and collaborative with sales engineers.

Required skills

• SecOps SIEM solutions
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions
• Complex solution sales methodologies