District Sales Manager

Palo Alto Networks

. Lead a team of field sellers and formulate and execute strategies to maximize business growth .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth through effective strategy execution, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in managing SaaS-based architectures and cybersecurity portfolios while maintaining a focus on team development and performance metrics.

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SaaS-Based ArchitecturesSales Pipeline ManagementTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationCybersecurity Portfolio Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy ExecutionRevenue GenerationForecasting ActivitiesTerritory PlanningClient Escalation Management

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring SkillsConsensus-Building SkillsChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Sales Development ToolsCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Channel Sales ModelsNetworkingSecurityHigh-Performance Sales Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of field sellers and formulate and execute strategies to maximize business growth
Develop and manage the sales team to generate revenue and achieve individual, team, and organizational quotas
Research customers' needs and develop insight into their priorities
Participate in and lead prospect meetings
Review weekly territory pipeline and forecasting activities
Coach direct reports on strategies to drive closure
Lead territory planning, development, relationship development, and revenue opportunities
Support and assist the team in closing opportunities
Lead a high-performance sales culture focused on bookings, sales development, and forecast accuracy
Mentor and develop team members
Drive and oversee team-selling opportunities
Hold the team and self accountable for challenging goals
Communicate with leaders at all levels and establish open, trusting relationships
Influence others through change management
Recruit, hire, and train a winning team while upholding company values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in networking and/or security
Experience with channel and partner sales models
Proven leadership ability to create high-performing teams in a rapidly growing sales environment
Year-over-year track record of successful sales pipeline management and results
Strong execution focus, sense of urgency, and entrepreneurial mindset
Track record of consistently delivering revenue numbers and goals while focusing on team development and growth
Ability to manage significant client escalations and issues
Excellent influencing, communication, consensus-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills
In-depth technical knowledge of the company's cybersecurity portfolio
Ability to communicate with leaders at all levels, including C-suite
Ability to recruit, hire, and train team members
No immigration sponsorship; applicants must not require work visa sponsorship
Reliable transportation for business meetings and events may be required
Valid driver's license required if driving in connection with company business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Employee benefits are offered; details are referenced via the employer's benefits description
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or special need