Cortex Cloud Channel Director jobs at Palo Alto in United States, Boston

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions

• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region.

• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives.

• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement.

• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions.

• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients.

• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry.

• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.

• Experience selling SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOC and SOAR solutions is highly preferred.

• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations

• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results.

• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams.

• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred

• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As the Director of Next Generation Security Revenue Acceleration, you'll be a key leader focused on driving growth and operational excellence. You will report to the Senior Vice President of Next Generation Security Revenue Acceleration and work closely with our global Strategy, Operations, Marketing, and Field Sales teams to implement and execute revenue-accelerating initiatives.

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic individual with a strong background in security, cloud business models, and sales operations. You will be responsible for maintaining operational cadence, managing forecasting, and supporting business reviews. You will use data to drive insights, measure performance, and ensure our sales teams can execute with precision.

Your Impact

• Lead operational initiatives with a focus on revenue acceleration.

• Act as a strategic advisor to GTM leaders on key acceleration efforts and organizational decisions.

• Manage and execute projects and programs that support the overall revenue acceleration strategy.

• Drive the QBR cadence and implement best practices within the organization.

• Collaborate with Global Sales Leaders to support sales leads and drive revenue growth in key theaters.

• Help drive change across the organization, assisting with strategy development, operations, and execution to achieve business goals.

• Assist with strategic alignment with Field Marketing and Demand Generation teams to manage the top of the funnel.

• Support the success of team members through incentives and performance management.

• Manage regular reporting on team and individual performance.

• Contribute to the execution of the strategy and ensure delivery on key metrics like bookings and pipeline.

• Act as a collaborative leader who helps elevate the capabilities of the team around you.

Your Experience

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology strategy and sales operations.

• Proven business acumen and a strong understanding of tech business models and Go-to-Market strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity (SOC technologies preferred) and SaaS business models.

• Aptitude for navigating and influencing in a matrixed organization.

• Experience with iterative processes (experimentation, testing, etc.).

• Passion for leadership and a strong work ethic; able to establish priorities and drive initiatives to completion.

• A collaborative team player with the drive to lead initiatives, build positive relationships, and work cross-functionally.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a heavy workload and time constraints.

• Experience using reporting and analytics applications; Salesforce preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to influence and build relationships across various teams, including sales, marketing, and executives.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $212000/YR - $265000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As the Cortex & Cloud Channel Director you will be responsible for driving growth across our partner ecosystem for Cortex and Cloud solutions. This role requires strategic forethought in architecting GTM programs for Cortex Cloud for GSI’s, National VAR’s, CSP’s and MSSP’s. The candidate will also bring strong collaboration across the central channel organization, sales leadership, and partner managers to align business priorities, enable partners, and deliver measurable results in revenue, market share, and customer success. This is a leadership role which will act to connect and influence in a matrixed environment, ensuring Cortex & Cloud initiatives are fully integrated into the global channel strategy while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Your Impact

• Develop and execute the Cortex & Cloud partner strategy, aligned with Palo Alto Networks’ overall channel priorities

• Collaborate with central channel leaders, sales executives, and partner managers to ensure successful execution of joint initiatives

• Drive partner enablement and activation, ensuring partners are equipped to position and deliver Cortex & Cloud solutions

• Lead business reviews and performance discussions with senior partner stakeholders and PANW executives to measure progress, identify gaps, and optimize execution

• Champion Cortex & Cloud within the partner ecosystem, ensuring integration into global channel programs, incentives, and services

• Partner with marketing, enablement, and product leadership to design campaigns, training, and partner services that accelerate adoption

• Represent Cortex & Cloud in executive partner forums and advisory councils, providing thought leadership and insights on market trends

• Use data-driven insights to track channel performance, guide investment decisions, and ensure accountability across stakeholders

Your Experience

• Director level: 10+ years in Channel Management, Business Development, or Partner Strategy within cybersecurity, SaaS, or Cloud industries

• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes in a matrixed organization

• Strong understanding of channel operating models, partner economics, and ecosystem dynamics

• Proven track record of creating and executing strategic business plans that deliver revenue growth

• Excellent executive communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders at both partner and internal levels

• Experience engaging directly with C-level executives at top strategic partners

• Understanding of at least two (2) of the following: 1.) Cyber-security, 2.) SIEM, 3.) End-point and 4.) Cloud.

• Bachelor’s degree required

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $356,000 - $414,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

You will center your role on relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue, market share, and depth within each partner sales team. Your success in this role will span the creation and execution of unique business plans with each potential. This segment is 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. 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 mix of sales segments
• 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
• 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

Your Experience

• 5+ years experience in channel management supporting the mixed sales segment territories
• Understanding of channel operating models
• 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 conflict resolution

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 $225,000 - $309,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

You will center your role on relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue, market share, and depth within each partner sales team. Your success in this role will span the creation and execution of unique business plans with each potential. This segment is 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. 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 mix of sales segments
• 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
• 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

Your Experience

• 5+ years experience in channel management supporting the mixed sales segment territories
• Understanding of channel operating models
• 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 conflict resolution

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 $225,000 - $309,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and
strategies that support rapid expansion and success. This role requires a strategic thinker whogrowth through the sale of complex solutions.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region
• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex
• and Cloud business objectives
• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth
• knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement
• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches;
• while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value
• propositions for customers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored
• customer-centric solutions
• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver
• innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients
• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events

Your Experience

• 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to
• Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry
• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers
• Experience selling SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly
• preferred
• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive
• strategic conversations
• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results
• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric
• go-to-market strategy
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while
• collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams
• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a
• matrixed sales organization is preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $256,000/yr to $352,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region
• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex
• and Cloud business objectives
• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth
• knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement
• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches;
• while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value
• propositions for customers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored
• customer-centric solutions
• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver
• innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients
• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events

Your Experience

• 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to
• Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry
• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers
• Experience selling SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly
• preferred
• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive
• strategic conversations
• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results
• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric
• go-to-market strategy
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while
• collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams
• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a
• matrixed sales organization is preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $256,000/yr to $352,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.