Palo Alto Networks

Identity Account Executive - Federal 4th Estate/Intel

In short

This is a Federal Sales Account Executive role at Palo Alto Networks (Idira) selling Identity access security solutions to Government System Integrators (GSIs), DoD and Civilian agencies, focused on CMMC 2.0 needs. The role requires 8+ years of enterprise software sales experience in the federal/GSI space, an active security clearance, and a track record closing $100k+ deals. Based in Reston, VA in a hybrid work mode, it involves 30-40% travel and offers a base salary plus commission target of $272,000-$374,000/yr, with no visa sponsorship.

Job Summary
Idira, a PANW company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated sales professional to join our Federal Sales team. This position is responsible for selling to the Government System Integrator (FSI) community. The Identity Account Executive will sell our market leading Identity access security solutions by gaining a thorough understanding of the client's business and the industry in which they compete, the corresponding IT initiatives, identifying needs which the company can help resolve, developing compelling business value proposals for our solutions and ultimately closing business. The Sales Executive will also develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior level decision makers and other key buyers within the region.
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.
What you will do:
•Penetration of Named Federal System Integrators (GSI's), to identify and drive sales of the entire Idira Portfolio with a focus on helping them meet CMMC 2.0 requirement
•Targeting and penetrating at the C-level, Program office and practitioner/IT level of these organizations/agencies
•Cultivating your own book of business in the Federal space
•Maintain and establish identification and formalization of relationships with key partners and 3rd parties involved in the advising and selling of information security solutions to the GSI community
•Work with local VARs: transfer knowledge and motivate their management and account executives; perform mutual marketing events
•Efficiently work with inside sales and engineering counterparts throughout the sales process
•Generate leads by scheduling and presenting in local seminars and trade shows
•Follow up on incoming leads, schedule and present in remote or onsite meetings
•Demonstrate the product's capabilities and work with technical counterpart to present the architecture and answer any technical questions
•Follow up continuously on all potential sales processes to advance them towards closing
•Negotiate terms/pricing and close deals
Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree
•Active Security Clearance
•8+ years as an enterprise software sales executive working within the DoD, Civilian and GSI community - security experience is preferred
•Track record of success in identifying, cultivating and closing $100k+ deals
•Ability to conduct executive level presentations and 'issue oriented' educational seminars
•Knowledge of Information Security is a plus
•30-40% travel
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 + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
$272,000.00 - $374,000.00/yr
Other Notes
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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.

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