Principal Business Development Manager, DACH (Unit 42)

Your Career

Unit 42 is a dynamic energetic and highly collaborative organization within Palo Alto Networks. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit thrive in fast-paced environments and are driven by the desire for hands-on impact then this is the perfect opportunity for you. This role centers on strategic relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue market share and deeper penetration within each sales segment. As a pivotal first person on the ground your success will involve creating and executing unique business plans in assigned regions collaborating closely with other Palo Alto Networks Core sales organizations and channels. You will be responsible for identifying and generating new customers while also expanding existing accounts and partnerships.

Your Impact

As a Principal Business Development Manager for Unit 42 youll be the strategic spearhead responsible for significantly expanding our consulting services across your assigned territory. Your primary mission is to drive substantial revenue growth and deepen market penetration by :

• Pioneering New Business & Strategic Growth : Proactively identify generate and qualify new opportunities developing and executing comprehensive account and regional strategies in collaboration with leadership to exceed bookings goals for Unit 42. Youll act as the crucial first person on the ground building new pipelines and expanding existing customer relationships
• Empowering Core Sales Teams : Serve as a trusted expert and strategic partner to Palo Alto Networks Core sales organizations and channels. Youll lead high-level Unit 42-specific conversations assist in identifying potential customers and provide deep cybersecurity and services expertise to accelerate services adoption throughout the sales cycle
• Negotiating & Closing Complex Engagements : Scope negotiate and close sophisticated enterprise contracts consistently exceeding all bookings and revenue targets for Unit 42 consulting services
• Building Executive Relationships & Market Presence : Establish and cultivate strong relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers (CISO CSO CIO) educating them on the compelling business value of Unit 42s offerings. Your efforts will directly contribute to increasing Unit 42s market share and strengthening our brand identity as the elite security advisory team
• Cross-Functional & Partner Collaboration : Collaborate seamlessly with internal stakeholders (Field Sales Marketing Sales Operations etc.) and leverage strategic regional partners to maximize growth expand reach and ensure flawless execution
• Strategic Forecasting & Reporting : Maintain precise account intelligence and provide accurate forecasts of business opportunities in SFDC to inform strategic decisions for sales and executive leadership

Qualifications : Your Experience

We are seeking a highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with :

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The Team

Our sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations worldwide to keep their digital environments protected. We educate inspire and empower our potential clients on their journey to enhanced security. As part of our sales team youre empowered with unmatched systems and tools constantly updated research and sales libraries and a team built on joint success. Youll find everyone at Palo Alto Networks is committed to your success with a collaborative spirit when it comes to solutions selling learning and development. You are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyber threats.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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   .

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.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Business Development,Children Activity,Corporate Sales,ABB,Inspection,Corporate Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1