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 We Are:

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary:

Your Career As we continue to grow as an organization, we are hiring premier major accounts sales professionals to run and drive sales engagements into Indian Government accounts. You will be expected to exceed sales quota by creating and implementing strategic account plans targeting Government wide deployments of the Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Security Platform. Partnering with a systems engineer, you will displace competing technologies and build market share within your targeted list of major accounts.

You are motivated by a hunger to solve critically difficult challenges that face our clients. You develop trusted relationships at a high executive level, focusing on the strategic nature of the partnership. This means that you have a concrete understanding of our product suites, and are able to help identify areas that can be resolved by our solutions. Your credibility will guide customers in their search to transition to a more secure online environment. You feel empowered by our product offerings - and love a technical challenge. Your Impact Acquire, lead, and develop major accounts within Indian Government Ministries and Nodal Agencies Strong account management skills to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities within targeted major accounts Conduct effective presentations to C-level sales planning, leading to accurate forecasting of the business Establish relationships with and sell through channel partners Demonstrate knowledge of cybersecurity industry, products, and competitor offerings Rolodex of mid to senior level connects in the Indian Government Ministries, Nodal Agencies, Consulting partners & niche Government specific partners

Qualifications:

Your Experience Exceeding quota sales experience Rolodex of mid to senior level connects in the Indian Government Ministries, Nodal Agencies, Consulting partners & niche Government specific partners Prior experience selling network infrastructure-based security appliances including but not limited to: Firewalls, SSL/IPSEC VPNs, Security Proxies and Caches Practical knowledge of routing and switching products that will be installed adjacent to the Palo Alto Networks appliances Strong communication both written and verbal, including presentation skills for clients and internal partners Very strong organizational and interpersonal skills Experience working with Channel partners and understanding of a channel centric go to market approach Possess a deep understanding of the complexities around products and technology integrations

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.