Agentic Identity Sales Specialist at Palo Alto Networks
Germany
<p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Our Mission</b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p></p><p>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!</p><p></p>This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.<p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Job Summary</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p><span>Idira, part of Palo Alto Networks, are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Agentic Identity Security business in Germany. </span></p><p><span>The ideal candidate will operate in a high-growth environment at scale, thrive in driving innovation, have a solid background in cybersecurity sales, and a deep understanding of security solutions. They will have a proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and executing strategies that support rapid expansion and success. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in collaboration with internal teams, engages effectively with customers, and drives revenue growth through the sale of complex solutions.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Your Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Work with a regional sales team to establish and maintain customer relationships at the executive and business decisionmaker level including but not limited to CISO, CIO, and other executives responsible for DevOps, Secrets Management, Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Hold regional responsibility for meeting and exceeding established sales quota associated with Idira’s Secrets Management and Agentic Identity solutions. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Develop & present compelling business cases to customers, maintain expert-level knowledge of all elements of the business case, including the drivers of cost, benefits, and risk.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Partner closely with subject matter experts, solutions engineers, and professional services teams to align the technology architecture to the customer's desired business outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work closely with post sales teams to ensure successful product adoption and realisation of the full value of customer’s technology investment.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work with channel partners, resellers and systems integrators to penetrate new accounts and extend reach of Idira’s Secrets Management and Agentic Identity solutions in the assigned geography. </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications </b></p><p></p><ul><li><p><span>5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise level accounts. Experience as an overlay sales specialist is a bonus.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>In depth knowledge on Identity Security, Secrets Management, Workload Identity Management (WIM), and DevOps Security best practices and technologies and other vendors and products in that space. An emphasis on vendors and technologies in use across large enterprises for both on-premises and cloud is preferred.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Established trusted relationships with, and experience presenting to, CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organisation is preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span>Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Our Commitment </b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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 <a target="_blank" href="mailto:accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com?subject=Accommodation%20Assitance"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p><p></p>Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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