Sr Manager, Channel Sales

Job Summary

Your CareerYou will lead the Palo Alto Networks AT&T (AT&T) partner sales team across North America. This exceptional team works with A&T to utilize the Palo Alto Networks market leading security platforms to drive key security and business outcomes for our joint customers. They work with partners to develop joint solutions, support opportunities and drive the adoption of learning paths and certifications. This person can live anywhere in the US.The AT&T leader will be responsible for all aspects of Palo Alto Networks partnerships that include driving successful managed service offerings and adoption, resale partnership, pipeline generation, and collaborating with the marketing and technical teams to drive the necessary strategies to amplify comprehensive partnership success.We are seeking someone who is driven and excited for the opportunity to build and lead this strategic relationship. You will lead a highly motivated team to successfully strategize and execute the goals and sales targets for the partnership. You will work closely and collaboratively with the Global SP teams and with our sales and ecosystem teams to develop GTM plans including bookings and pipeline goals as well as executing the plans.Your ImpactLead a highly motivated sales team and build out a structured GTM business for the AT&T PartnershipEstablish executive relationships and drive regular partnership governance to establish a rhythm of the business operating modelResponsible for leading the creation of joint offers that are aligned with key client challenges and significant markets for both Palo Alto Networks and the SPsCreate and drive the portfolio sales strategy and overall GTM, with a focus on growing net new businessUnderstand investments needed from products, marketing and enablement to drive these investments from inception through executionExperience building world-class SP sales organizationsWork with the direct and channel sales teams to manage sales efforts typically focused around the sale of transformational solutions and shaping sophisticated/complex dealsManage sales efforts typically focused around the sale of transformational engagements, shaping sophisticated/complex deals that match client needs to joint Palo Alto and partner solutionsPartner with PANW Services teams, Field Sales, Business Development, Sales Operations, Legal, Marketing and other internal organizations

Qualifications
Your Experience We are looking for someone who possesses a deep understanding of how to successfully develop Service Provider partnerships in a complex environment. Ideally, you are someone who possesses a track record of success working with all types of Service Providers.Exceptional leadership skills - a strong recruiter and motivator of people - Resourceful, innovative and transformational - Passionate about building great teams - High EQ and ability to lead with positive influenceExtensive experience developing and managing the partner ecosystems and building large-scale businesses with AT&THighly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency with an entrepreneurial mindsetCross-functional influence, relationship building, and project management skills toward a broad constituency ranging from customers, channel partners, sales and marketingExcellent at influencing others, both externally and internally - ability to communicate effectively and build consensus across various functional groups to achieve goalsIndustry knowledge of security product market trends and directional awareness of Palo Alto Networks' technology development effortsGreat team player with drive - Willing to take a lead in driving initiatives, working across organizations, and structuring approaches to new opportunitiesConsistent track record of over achievement against quarterly and annual sales targetsDemonstrable experience in high-tech enterprise sales working with leading high-tech companies with a record of overachievementUnderstanding of recent Cybersecurity trends and key vendors in the industryConsistent track record in selling & positioning network Security at a senior business levelVery strong written & verbal communication skillsTeam player with a positive attitude and good customer service skillsHigh levels of self-motivation, adaptability, ease of handling multiple responsibilities and able to work on own with minimal supervisionHigh organizational skills and very strong relationship-building interpersonal skillsAble to build a highly functional team. Includes strong interviewing and hiring skills as well as employee performance management capabilitiesAble to respond to team objectivesAbility to 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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$272,000.00 - $374,000.00/yr

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-012825

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-25T19:39:45