Job Information
Palo Alto Networks Renewals Account Manager - Cortex in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
Your Career
The role of the Renewals Account Manager for Cortex is key to ensuring the success of Palo Alto Network’s fast-growing customer base. With goals and quotas aligned directly to customer retention, you are an inside role which is central to positioning renewals and additional software and hardware to current customers. Alongside this, you will work collaboratively with the channel to ensure that customers have a positive and successful experience with their Palo Alto Networks deployment.
Your Impact
Responsible for renewing contracts focused on our Endpoint and broader Cortex portfolio. Your portfolio includes Cortex XDR, Xpanse, XSOAR, and XSIAM
Work in tandem with the Cortex Sales Teams to understand the customer environment & identify the customer need
Excellent ability to communicate with an array of internal teams
Manage all Cortex maintenance and subscription renewals in your territory
Quote generation, including the creation of coterminous quotes
Upsell to multiyear Cortex renewals by positioning value to the customer
Diligently follow up with Regional Sales Managers, Inside Sales, channel partners and end-users to bring in renewals before the expiration
Submit accurate and timely forecast through Salesforce.com
Work within existing renewals database and collaborate with Sales Operations and IT to drive process and systems improvements and best practices
Your Experience
Experience in managing customer renewal install base for assigned Enterprise and Commercial accounts
Experience working with Channel Partners
Track record of achieving sales goals and objectives
Experience using Salesforce.com for forecasting and CPQ for quoting
Enthusiastic, driven and confident - ability to clearly and persuasively articulate the company’s mission, product and business opportunity
Ability to learn new technology quickly, adapt to changing needs and possess strong analytical skills
Ability to quickly build productive relationships in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Strong time management and interpersonal skills
Spanish and English language proficiency
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 security.
As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.
Our 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.