Job Description

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks\xc2\xae 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe 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!Your CareerWe are looking for a highly experienced distribution manager to join our JAPAC Go-To-Market Shared Services team. You will play a key role in elevating our engagement with strategic distributors in the JAPAC region. Your work will help us strengthen partnerships, define strategies, align priorities and ensure plan execution across sub-regions, with the ultimate outcome to accelerate our commercial segment revenue booking growth in JAPAC.Your Impact

• Develop, plan and implement strategies (volume and value) to achieve revenue growth targets and enhance profitability
• Develop co-sell execution tactics, lead partner pipeline reviews and coach and challenge partners to transform their plans and strategies around sales and consumption - You will facilitate collaboration between the partners\' sales team, and other relevant teams to overcome obstacles, compete, and create deal proposals to meet consumption and key revenue targets - You will work with your distributors on their top opportunities
• Responsible for your distributors\xe2\x80\x99 overall performance and accountable for keeping a regular rhythm of connection at executive, and sales and delivery team levels, to identify and resolve blockers in execution, as well as accelerate performance - You will drive adoption, usage and performance of key programs and investments applicable to your partner, that contribute to sales and consumption with end-customers - You will be responsible for creating correction of error plans when execution is below expectations
• Build and maintain a trusted-advisor relationship with C-suite leaders of complex partners and will align partners\xe2\x80\x99 priorities, strategies, and goals with PAN\xe2\x80\x99s to build mutually beneficial account plans to achieve strategic alignment and drive growth
• Lead the integration of skills, capability, and capacity plans for your distributors utilizing the right mix of sales and tech training to increase the partners\' capabilities - You will enable partners to build high-impact PANW offerings and practices which grows partner\xe2\x80\x99s business and delivers cloud consumption and digital transformation
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and execute successful campaigns and programs
• Develop strong relationships with key distributors to drive business growth and foster increased customer loyalty

QualificationsYour Experience

• Strong account management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards shared goals and objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field or equivalent military experience required
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 5 years of proven track record in relationship based channel account management
• Possess good business acumen in channels sales management
• Experience in the IT industry
• Knowledge of the Cyber Security industry \xe2\x80\x93 highly preferred

Additional InformationThe TeamOur Go-To-Market Shared Services team is driven, agile, and deeply committed to advancing our industry and creating a safer world. We foster a culture of respect, ownership, and inclusion, where everyone\'s voice matters. Our empathetic leadership is accessible and provides the necessary support for authentic connections. Innovation thrives in our environment, and we celebrate achievements while maintaining high standards. Our culture encourages personal and professional growth, with leaders and teams supporting each other through objective feedback. Join us and be a part of a dynamic, accountable, and empowering work experience.Our CommitmentWe\xe2\x80\x99re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity\xe2\x80\x99s status quo. It\xe2\x80\x99s simple: we can\xe2\x80\x99t 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 .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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