Crux For Sales Professionals

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The first exclusive network for cybersecurity sales professionals
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Sharpen your skills
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Expand your network

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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

Sr. Account Executive West
ZeroFox
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Services Engagement Manager
Semperis
State
Texas
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Senior
Domain
Administrative
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Sr. Software Dev. Engineer
Securiti
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California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Product
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State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
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Senior
Domain
Sales
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332
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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!

  • Collaborate and Support – Work closely with the Services Sales Systems Engineering team and Account Managers in the West and South Enterprise regions, which span two time zones (PDT and MDT), to recommend the right Professional Services
  • Align Customer Outcomes - Connect service offerings with customers’ business goals to maximize the value of Palo Alto Networks’ technologies
  • Ensure Delivery Success - Partner with the delivery team to forecast resource needs, streamline transitions, and ensure smooth service execution
  • Own Your Goals - Take ownership of forecasting and achieving your sales target, ensuring alignment with regional objectives
  • Travel - Expect up to 50% domestic travel for key client engagements

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a sales overlay role selling services to large enterprise organizations, preferably within an IT manufacturer or consulting environment, with a proven track record of driving revenue through value-based selling.
  • Ability to independently develop strategies for achieving high sales quotas across multiple accounts
  • Skilled in identifying and aligning with stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to executives, to ensure successful service delivery
  • Capable of designing service programs that meet customer business needs and unlock the full potential of PANW solutions
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously
  • Outstanding prioritization skills to handle a high volume of deals with efficiency
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and technology operationalization
  • Experience working with channel partners and understanding channel-centric go-to-market models
  • Understanding of key security technologies, including Firewalls (on-prem and cloud-based), SASE solutions, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Endpoint security, Security operations tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military experience) preferred

The Team

Our Sales team members work hand in hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to a secure enterprise. Our sales teams collaboratively create the customer experience that results in trusted partnerships, helping our customers safely navigate and resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.

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 $242000 - $332000/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 [email protected].

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.

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On-site
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
158
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255
Not disclosed
158

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!

  • Identify and pursue high-potential accounts, collaborating closely with the field to drive GTM programs and plays, including discovery and proposal development
  • Develop and deliver scaled enablement on our Enterprise Agreements, sales process, and best practices
  • Work cross-functionally across Product, Marketing, Sales, Sales Ops to drive Enterprise Agreement strategies and sales programs
  • Analyze data to develop strategies and recommendations, and build compelling presentations for various audiences, including executive leadership
  • Drive predictable forecasting, measure success, and report on performance

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of GTM Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations or equivalent experience
  • Sales / Sales Support - Experience working directly with customers and collaborating with sales teams to create proposals and negotiate
  • Leadership - Proven experience in influencing sales teams and managing projects
  • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy - Experience in developing and executing GTM strategies for SaaS solutions, including market analysis, product positioning, and customer engagement
  • Excellent Communication - Ability to convey security and commercial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders, and ability to deliver exec-level messages

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred 3+ years in top management consulting, private equity, top-tier tech strategy / "bizops" functions or GTM programs
  • Preferred 3+ years experience in SaaS, B2B technology and/or cybersecurity

The Team

Our SASE GTM team works hand in hand with our product org and field sales organizations to protect organizations in their digital transformation journey. Our mission is to scale and further accelerate the growth of our billion-dollar-plus business. We work with products of different maturity to bring and scale them into the market. We also work closely with field sales organizations to continuously improve our GTM engine efficiency and effectiveness. Ultimately, our success is directly tied to the impact of booking and revenue on SASE business.

In this high-performing team, you will get broad exposure to product, sales, marketing, customer success, etc. You are expected to think and act like a General Manager for your business area, influencing thousands of sellers and solution engineers to drive bookings. You are also challenged to consider how we can continue to scale our GTM engine and increase its effectiveness and efficiency through enablement, sales play, and programs.

If you like problem solving and rolling up your sleeves to drive impact, this is a great opportunity to get deeper into Enterprise Technology GTM.

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 $158000 - $255000/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  [email protected].

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?: Yes

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On-site
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
154
-
249
Not disclosed
154

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!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

  • Identify and pursue high-potential accounts, collaborating closely with the field to drive GTM programs and plays, including discovery and proposal development
  • Develop and deliver scaled enablement on our Enterprise Agreements, sales process, and best practices
  • Work cross-functionally cross Product, Marketing, Sales, Sales Ops to drive Enterprise Agreement strategies and sales programs
  • Analyze data to develop strategies and recommendations, and build compelling presentations for various audiences, including executive leadership
  • Drive predictable forecasting, measure success, and report on performance

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of GTM Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations or equivalent experience
  • Sales / Sales Support - Experience working directly with customers and collaborating with sales teams to create proposals and negotiate
  • Leadership - Proven experience in influencing sales teams and managing projects
  • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy - Experience in developing and executing GTM strategies for SaaS solutions, including market analysis, product positioning, and customer engagement
  • Excellent Communication - Ability to convey security and commercial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders, and ability to deliver exec-level messages

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred 3+ years in top management consulting, private equity, top-tier tech strategy / “bizops” functions or GTM programs
  • Preferred 3+ years experience in SaaS, B2B technology and/or cybersecurity

Additional Information

The Team

Palo Alto Networks has brought technology to the market that is reshaping the cybersecurity threat and protection landscape. Our ability to protect digital transactions is limited only by our ability to establish relationships with our potential customers and help them understand how our products can protect their environments. This is where our sales teams come in. Our sales team members work together with large organizations to keep their digital information safe. Our passionate sales teams educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients.

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 $154,000/yr to $249,050/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 [email protected].

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.

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