Major Account Manager - FSI clients, including major banks and leading insu at Palo Alto Networks

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SaaS-Based Architectures, Consultative Sales, Technical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Sales Cycle Management, Value Selling, Forecasting, Territory Planning, Industry Knowledge, Time Management, Japanese Business Practices, English Proficiency

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

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 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 Description Your Career The Major Account Manager partners with our customers in the Financial Services Industry (FSI), including major banks and leading insurance companies, to secure their entire digital experience. You’re motivated by the desire to solve critical challenges facing our customer’s secure environment, so you’re prepared to connect them with a solution for every stage of threat prevention. This role is a significant driver of company revenue and growth. As an experienced and dynamic sales professional, you’re responsible for leading and driving sales engagements with some of the most strategic enterprise clients in Japan. Palo Alto Networks is leading the charge in platformization, offering best-in-breed solutions that enable customers to build a truly zero-trust security architecture and navigate critical transformations. To ensure our sales team is equipped to guide customers, we've developed FLIGHT, an immersive onboarding program. Flight blends virtual and in-person learning at our headquarters, where new sales hires will participate in dynamic cohorts, fully dedicated to their training without customer distractions. This focused approach ensures they emerge as well-prepared sales professionals, ready to help customers leverage our comprehensive portfolio. Your Impact As a Major Account Manager dedicated to FSI accounts (megabanks and top-tier insurance companies), you will drive and orchestrate large complex sales cycles and work with our internal partners and teams to best serve these customers Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges specific to financial institutions and create tailored solutions for prospects and customers Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs in FSI so you can effectively position the portfolio of Palo Alto Networks solutions Create clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plan for FSI accounts Leverage success stories within financial services to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account Stay updated on industry news and trends in financial services and technology, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services Travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meeting Qualifications Your Experience Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and/or security industry Demonstrated experience selling complex solutions, value selling, and/or consultative sales techniques Technical aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems Identifies problems, reviews data, determines the root causes, and provides scalable solutions Cultivate relationships with our channel partners to bring channel-centric go-to-market approach for our customers Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the full sales cycle and the ability to follow a structured sales process Ability to take a holistic approach to problem solving by understanding the bigger picture, and considering complex interrelationships and outcomes Proven track record of managing and growing relationships with FSI clients, including major banks and leading insurance companies, delivering enterprise solutions that address mission-critical business needs Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction Japanese: Business fluency with strong understanding of Japanese business practices English: Conversational level Additional Information The Team Our 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. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Responsibilities

The Major Account Manager partners with FSI clients to secure their digital experience and drive sales engagements. This role involves identifying business challenges and creating tailored solutions for major banks and insurance companies.