Director- Business Development Representatives

Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Plano
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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.Job DescriptionYour CareerPalo Alto Networks has brought a technology to market that is reshaping the cloud security landscape. Our ability to protect enterprises is only limited by our ability to reach out to them and help them understand what we can do. That---s where you come in. As we continue to grow, Palo Alto Networks is looking to hire a leader to help scale our Inside Sales team.As the Director of the Business Development Representatives, you will be responsible for leading, managing and motivating inbound and outbound sales teams , building strategy, setting goals and measuring performance against weekly, monthly quarterly objectives.Your ImpactMarket the company---s products and/or services via telephone, email and social applications.Generate prospective customers through cold calling and lead qualificationQualify leads generated from Marketing programs and promotionsDirect Pre-Qualified Leads (PQL) to the correct District and Commercial sales team or channel partnersFollow up on pre-qualified leads with the sales team to ensure they are processed timely and leads to pipeline creationOngoing hiring, mentoring and development of the sales BDR team which includes recruiting, hiring and training new members, coaching reps on strategy and technique for cold calling clients and following up on sales leads, and having consistent 1/1---s with team members Work closely with Field Marketing and Marketing on campaign strategy follow up Working with Regional Channel and Sales Directors on lead managementWork with Business Partners and Corporate Sales on territory developmentRefine and evolve a scalable, measurable and predictable process for running and growing the teamProvide weekly reporting on volume statistics, lead pipeline, conversion to qualified prospects, sales opportunities generated and campaign effectiveness to our Executive Leadership teamQualifications Your ExperienceMinimum of 2 years leadership experience Minimum of 5 years inside sales experienceMinimum of a Bachelor---s degreeExperience directly managing an inside sales team of SDR/BDR---sPossess a high energy, strong desire to achieve top results with a positive ---can-do" attitude over the phone and in-personCreative problem-solverExcellent communication skills with high-level decision makersAbility to navigate SFDC reporting, dashboards, and sales acceleration tools (Outreach.io, Navigator, DiscoverOrg, ENGAGIO, etc)A leader with a passion for Software as a Service (SaaS) and a desire to build a career in IT Security a plusResourceful & ability to adapt quickly to changing environmentExperienced in hiring and working in a rapidly growing environmentVery motivated, dedicated and goal-orientedConsistently meets or exceeds metrics set by managementExperience with AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS or other cloud technologies a plusProven track record of leading a successful teamHigh levels of self-motivation, ownership, adaptability, ease of handling multiple responsibilities and able to work on own with minimal supervision The TeamOur sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security. As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, 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. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.Additional InformationOur CommitmentWe---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 accommodationspaloaltonetworks.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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Sales

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