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The first exclusive network for cybersecurity sales professionals
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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

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BNP Paribas
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Executive
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Chief Information Security Officer
Trupanion
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Hybrid
Seniority
Executive
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Cross-domain/ leadership
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On-site
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California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
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212
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292
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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.

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.

Who We Are

We 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!

  • Work cross-functionally across teams at Palo Alto Networks and at our partners to advance existing and develop new strategies to drive pipeline and accelerate revenue together
  • Help define the partnership priorities in working in conjunction with direct manager and Product, GTM, and geo-level Sales leaders within Palo Alto Networks and our partners
  • Help define a global business plan for unique technical integrations and OEM solution offerings with teams in Palo Alto Networks in collaboration with our Partner and potentially other partners in the Ecosystem
  • Identify programs to scale and grow pipeline to yield opportunities that will transition to GTM and Account Teams.  Be an escalation point for GTM and Account Teams in support of strategic deals
  • Advocate for Product and GTM innovations to improve business results for technical integrations and OEM solution offerings with an aim to differentiate over competitive offerings. Identify emerging Product and GTM challenges and contribute to future solution strategies
  • Execute joint GTM Sell-Through sales initiatives with target partners. Own launch program for all sales motions for technical integrations and solution offerings that encompasses programs for pipeline generation and acceleration, systems enablement, and internal and partner sales enablement. Manages all global workstreams with cross-functional teams including to ensure priorities and alignment on global business plan and track execution by owner
  • Deliver on the key business metrics defined alongside our Global Ecosystems, Product, GTM and Sales teams. Report weekly numbers, attainment to targets and execution against the business plan with stakeholders. Manage weekly pipeline review and ensure pipeline supports global targets Address gaps through suggested program changes. Support recurring and ad-hoc reviews on business performance
  • Drive definition and evolution of the partner programs needed for our customers and partners to reliably leverage the power of our Ecosystem
  • Own contracts globally and track new agreements working closely with Legal teams

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience working knowledge in a sales, business development or offering management capacity
  • Deep expertise in Network and Cloud Security solutions
  • Proven track record in selling, demonstrating, and deploying enterprise security solutions across OEM sales motions. Notable experience in scaling OEM sales motions with Dell and other partners
  • Strong experience in working with product and strategy teams to develop joint solution offerings
  • Deep understanding of enterprise security trends, competitive solutions, and business drivers
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams - including sales, product, engineering, and marketing
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex security solutions to buyer and executive personas
  • Strong understanding of technical partnerships and GTM strategies
  • Program and project management skills and ability to manage people reporting into other organizations to desired outcomes

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $212000/yr - $292000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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 [HR Email].

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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Hybrid
State
Ohio
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Not disclosed
Seniority
Entry
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

Summary Information About the Role

Quest is an award-winning IT management software provider offering a broad selection of solutions that solve some of the most common and most challenging IT problems. We are currently looking for a Software Sales Renewals Territory Representative to support our Renewals business. This position will be based out of our Dublin, Ohio office. This is an entry level position on the renewals team with potential for Career Development.

Quest strives to be the best of the very best in everything we do. We are fanatically customer focused and are proud to support the most complex customers who have the highest IT demands in the world. It’s exciting, it’s rewarding, it’s hard work and offers career and personal growth.

The primary responsibility of the Software Maintenance Renewals Territory Representative is to maintain and grow revenue with our existing customers. This is inclusive of managing current renewals, upselling prepaid maintenance and reinstating lapsed customers. The Renewals Territory Representative will create strong working relationships with the Quest Software Sales team, and other internal teams to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

This position is based in our Dublin, OH office, with a requirement to work in the office 3 days a week.

Company Overview

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.

We’re not the company that makes big promises. We’re the company that fulfills them.

We’re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.

  • Achieve quarterly assigned team sales quotas
  • Maintain accurate forecast activities for assigned region in the CRM
  • Effectively defend against competitive pressures and uncover additional opportunities
  • Take an account management approach to identify co-termination and reinstatement opportunities
  • Interface with Quest software renewals management, technical support and business unit teams to help ensure customer success and timely feedback being returned to the business leadership of Quest
  • Build knowledge on a specific technology solution area such as security, database or systems management products
  • Will stay up to date on our new technology and support offerings which will enable you to increase your sales to your customers
  • A successful individual will develop relationships with his/her peers in field sales, technical support or with the product managers to ensure customers’ needs are met
  • Work independently managing full sales cycle to close- leverage cross-functional resources to achieve results and meet customer needs
  • Partner with other members of the renewal team and with field sales to support in the selling process

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of sales, renewal or account management experience or a combination of experience and education
  • Strong organization skills with an emphasis on territory management
  • Excellent PC and internet skills with a strong understanding of Microsoft Office
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to handle a high volume of e-mail communications and outbound calls
  • Must be able to work in our Dublin, OH office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree
  • Customer Success background
  • Experience selling software, telecommunications, or insurance
  • Siebel or Salesforce.com experience
  • Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.
  • When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.
  • Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.
  • We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
  • Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers

Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com/careers using our applicant system. Note: We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants, so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in @quest.com or @oneidentity.com You can report job scams to the FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) or your state attorney general.

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On-site
State
Arizona
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

  • Conduct lead generation calls with key customer influencers and present the Arista value proposition to generate new meetings for Field Account Managers.
  • Generate new opportunities for Arista's Software-Driven Data Center and Campus switching platforms in addition to our Cloud based Wireless WIFI solutions, DANZ Fabric Monitoring and Zero Trust security products.
  • Drive new attendees to marketing events.
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of quarterly field marketing events and track attendance metrics.
  • Provide Sales operations support for Field Account Managers including sales quote assistance, order submissions, and assistance with billing issues.
  • Attend sales training and shadow Senior Account Managers for career progression to a Field Territory Account Manager position.
  • Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • BS/BA/BBA degree or equivalent in addition to 2-3 years of technology sales experience.
  • Previous experience in roles or internships in Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations or Sales Associate.
  • Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
  • Passion for technology and a strong technical acumen in any of the following areas: Cloud, Networking, Virtualization, Network Security, Compute, SaaS/IaaS, Wireless (Wifi), Network Monitoring.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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