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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cortex & Cloud Sales Specialist - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Cyber Security, IT Sales, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Devsecops - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5841942203 ## About the Role * 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to strategic accounts. * Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers. * Experience selling Cybersecurity, SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred. * Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations * Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results. * Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy. * Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams. * Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred * Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs. ## Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across strategic accounts in the region. The ideal candidate will operate in a high-growth environment at scale, thrive in driving innovation, have a solid background in cybersecurity sales, and a deep understanding of security solutions. They will have a proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and executing strategies that support rapid expansion and success. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in collaboration with internal teams, engages effectively with customers, and drives revenue growth through the sale of complex solutions. Your Impact: * Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions * Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region. * Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives. * Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement. * Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions. * Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients. * Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events. ## Related Videos - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [ Your Code Is the Sales Team Now](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100327-your-code-is-the-sales-team-now) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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