Channel Business Manager

Palo Alto Networks•Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA

7d•$225,000 - $309,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary You will center your role on relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue, market share, and depth within each partner sales team. Your success in this role will span the creation and execution of unique business plans with each potential. This segment is channel-reliant sales motion and will require focus on specific channel plays. You’ll be measured primarily on the joint business executed with each partner. You’ll be working within all levels of partner organizations and possess a commitment that focuses on developing partnerships based on the long-term, “outcome where everybody wins” strategy.

Requirements

Five to seven years experience in channel management supporting the mixed sales segment territories
Understanding of channel operating models
Knowledge of sales, marketing, and solution development
Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to think creatively with excellent presentation, written, and overall communication skills
Consistent track record of leading complex sales situations through negotiation and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

Develop and execute channel strategy to to support territory geo supporting mix of sales segments
Management of strategic group of partners
Territory/district plans driving all aspects key sales initiatives to support business goals
Partner relationship to maximize growth opportunities and ensuring the partner is well-positioned to deliver successful customer implementations and recommendations
Work well in a team environment to ensure partner and customer satisfaction
Design a compelling value proposition that inspires partners to promote our solutions
Provide clear and consistent communication across the region with your dedicated partners to build strong partnerships throughout your assignment
Lead regular business performance and relationship reviews with senior management and various stakeholders
Build and maintain the activity of performance reports and activity dashboards