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Cortex Cloud Sales Specialist

Palo Alto Networks

Cortex Cloud Sales Specialist

full-timePosted: Jul 29, 2026Updated: Aug 28, 2026Office - India - Delhi

Job Description

Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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 SummaryJob SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across the region.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.Key ResponsibilitiesJoin the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutionsBuild and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the regionPartner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectivesTake full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurementEngage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customersCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutionsPartner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clientsTravel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business eventsQualifications Required Qualifications14+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industryExtensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centersExperience selling SecOps SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferredEstablished trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversationsExpertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive resultsExperience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategyDemonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teamsExperience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferredWillingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needsOur 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.

Locations

  • Office - India - Delhi

Skills Required

  • complex sales with multiple buying centersintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 14+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry (experience, 14 years)
  • Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers (experience)
  • Experience selling SecOps SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred (experience)
  • Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations (experience)
  • Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results (experience)
  • Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams (experience)
  • Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred (experience)
  • Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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

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