SLED Channel Business Manager

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Your Career

You will center your role on relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue, market share, and depth within each SLED partner sales team. Your success in this role will span the creation and execution of unique business plans with each SLED partner. The SLED segment is a channel reliant sales motion and will require focus on specific channel plays. You’ll be measured primarily on the joint business executed with each partner within your SLED territories. You’ll be working within all levels of partner organizations and possess a commitment that focuses on developing partnerships based on the long term, “outcome where everybody wins” strategy.

Your Impact

• Develop and execute channel strategy to to support territory geo supporting the SLED sales segment
• Management of strategic group of partners 
• Territory plans driving all aspects key sales initiatives to support business goals 
• Partner relationship to maximize growth opportunities and ensuring the partner is well-positioned to deliver successful customer implementations and recommendations 
• Work well in a team environment to ensure partner and customer satisfaction 
• Design a compelling value proposition that inspires partners to promote our solutions within the SLED space 
• Provide clear and consistent communication across the region with your dedicated partners to build strong partnerships throughout your assignment 
• Lead regular business performance and relationship reviews with senior management and various stakeholders 
• Build and maintain the activity of performance reports and activity dashboards

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 5+ years of experience in channel management supporting the State, Local, & Education (SLED) segment 
• Understanding of channel operating models and unique sales motions within the SLED space
• Knowledge of sales, marketing, and solution development 
• Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to think creatively with excellent presentation, written, and overall communication skills 
• Consistent track record of leading complex sales situations through negotiation and

Additional Information

The Team

The channel organization at Palo Alto Networks is a strategic pillar for our continued growth within cybersecurity, and a critical component to accomplishing our mission. Channel development is an extension of the territory sales team, with the ultimate goal to train and enable our channel partners to become empowered in the use and sales of our products. 

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be between $225000 - $309000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.

Motor-Vehicle Requirement: 
This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so.  If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.