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# Cortex & Cloud Sales Specialist

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Cloud Computing, Internet Security, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cortex-cloud-sales-specialist-sled-portland-or--ae764eab-1f70-4243-88e3-717ec11ad6cd

## About the Role

* 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise accounts in the cybersecurity industry.
 * Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.
 * Experience selling SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOC and SOAR 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., Motor-Vehicle Requirement: This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver's license., Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Growth, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Enterprise Sales, Field Sales, Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Market Entry Strategy, Matrix Management, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Sales Campaigns, Sales Cycle, Sales Forecasting, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Solution Sales, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Up-Selling, Willing to Travel

## Description

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.