Sales Development Representative - Germany - Palo Alto Networks

Beschreibung : Sales Development Representative - Germany. Unternehmen : Palo Alto Networks. Lage : 81671 München+1 location

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.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. 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.

Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.


Job Description


Your Career

As a Sales Development Representative, we are seeking a sales-minded and early in career talent with their first sales expertise to manage and drive new sales opportunities in a set of industry related accounts. You will work as an overlay seller in conjunction with different Account Managers focused on Financial Services/Insurance and Smart Industries (Manufacturing/Production) clients.

You will play a key role in influencing and expanding the customer base in those verticals as well as creating new campaigns in order to drive revenue within those accounts. You will be expected to identify new projects through research of business intelligence, establishing new contacts, creating strategic outreach campaigns and utilizing the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Platform.

We expect office-based employees to be in the office four days per week, with one day working from where they choose. We believe being together facilitates casual conversations and those magic moments where we can work on issues and ideas informally. These moments build capability and deepen trusted relationships and allow our people to feel safe in taking risks and being disruptive. Like so many companies, we are working through the details and things could change …. but in general if a role is deemed office-based we want our teams to be together four days per week.

Your Impact

  • Build vertical business intelligence to broaden customer base and create the foundation to unlock dark accounts
  • Initiate connections with key stakeholders and contacts in Dark Accounts
  • Tech Refresh identification
  • Organization and execution of prospecting days
  • Own ideas on how to develop pipeline and increase customer and account relationships
  • Build and maintain a constant/future revenue pipeline
  • Market the company’s products and/or services via telephone and email, to gauge interest and create opportunity
  • Follow up on pre-qualified leads with sales team to ensure they are processed timely and lead to pipeline creation
  • Work closely with Regional Sales leaders and follow up on all leads from marketing campaigns and in salesforce
  • Outbound calls to customers for meetings and marketing events
  • Document all activities and customer interactions in Salesforce.com
  • Report to Sales Manager on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly lead updates
  • Stay up-to-date with new products and services, including capabilities and pricing, and on cybersecurity industry trends
  • Consistently work towards KPI’s/ KSO’s set by leaders

Qualifications


Your Qualifications

  • At least two years experience in a sales-related role (sales support, inside sales, sales trainee program, first regional sales experience etc.)
  • Previous work experience in inbound and outbound calls and inquiries is a must
  • Experience in business development related tasks preferred
  • Analytical and project planning mindset
  • Adapt in market research
  • Strong ownership and accountability to drive prospect sales
  • Ability to understand technical concepts, possess enthusiasm for technology and articulate clearly to all levels of technical aptitude
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) and familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts)
  • Understanding of sales performance metrics
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to deliver engaging presentations
  • Working proficiency in verbal and written English and German

AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

  • Our recruiters review your application
  • If a suitable match we will follow up and arrange pre-screening
  • Start date: as soon as possible

Additional Information


The Team

We work hand-in-hand with organizations around the world as they move to a more secure environment. Work with your assigned Sales Directors and Named Accounts Managers, you find and create first meetings & opportunities, forming relationships with organizations seeking a trusted partner.

You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, including 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.

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 [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.

We are led by our core values of inclusion and disruption - it is embedded in every aspect of our company, including Talent Acquisition. You have an opportunity to be a part of our mission to lead the way in becoming the most diverse, equitable and inclusive company in the industry. We are known for innovative solutions which require the best and brightest minds and diverse perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.