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Strategic Account Manager

London, London Palo Alto Networks

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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 take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

The Strategic Account Manager partners with our customers 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. You’re responsible for leading and driving new engagements within our largest revenue producing clients. As an experienced and dynamic sales professional, you’re

We know the SASE opportunity is massive. Our solutions are best-in-breed and customers need a trusted cybersecurity partner. Our customers are looking to us to create critical transformations and our portfolio of solutions will help us do that.

Your Impact

  • You will own revenue expansion within Palo Alto Networks’ largest clients
  • You will drive and orchestrate complex sales cycles and work with our internal partners and teams to best serve the customer
  • Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges and create solutions for our customers
  • Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs 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
  • Leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account
  • Stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services
  • Travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meetings

Qualifications

Your Experience

  • Experience and knowledge of SaaS-based architectures, ideally in a networking and/or security industry - SASE technology is preferred
  • 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
  • Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction

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

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.
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Strategic Account Manager

Wynne Consulting

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We're recruiting a Strategic Account Manager for a well-established manufacturer of Pumps & Rotating Equipment . This is a remote position and is handling high-value clients throughout the United Kingdom.


Package:


  • £70,000 to £75,000
  • Company Bonus
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Additional Benefits (Pension, Healthcare, Etc.)


Location:


  • Remote - Home Office
  • Client Visits - United Kingdom


Responsibilities:


  • Build and nurture long-term partnerships with high-value, high-complexity accounts.


  • Apply strategic account planning methodologies to deliver tailored solutions and maximize customer value.


  • Lead account planning, opportunity management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.


  • Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within existing accounts.


  • Collaborate with technical, product, and proposal teams to deliver innovative service offerings.


  • Develop and execute recovery strategies for accounts with untapped or declining potential.


  • Use customer insights and spend analytics to prioritize activities and resources for maximum impact.


  • Monitor account performance and market trends to inform strategic actions.


Experience:


  • Proven experience in high-level Key Account Management, ideally in industrial services, engineering, or related sectors.


  • Expertise in strategic account planning (Miller Heiman or similar methodologies).


  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret and act on customer data.


  • Track record of building long-term, value-driven customer partnerships.


  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


  • Results-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable to change.
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Strategic Account Manager

Preston, North West Sustainable Energy First

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We are looking for a motivated and driven Strategic Account Manager who has managed accounts within the public sector/NHS to join our growing company and be a key driver in Sustainable Energy First reaching its goals. You’ll be partnering our clients, overseeing the strategic client relationship and taking ownership of the Client experience. An expert at building, developing and retaining long term key Client relationships, you’ll be expected to communicate & demonstrate Sustainable Energy First’s values as a Consultancy whilst having the gravitas to build trust professionally and credibly at the highest level, achieving a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties. You will be the main point of contact for an assigned client list, acquiring a thorough understanding of the clients’ needs and requirements and you will propose commercially beneficial solutions that meet the clients’ business objectives and changing utility and energy demands through contract renewals, up and cross selling. This is a part service delivery and part sales role.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring Sustainable Energy First delivers an outstanding customer experience overall
  • Main point of contact for an assigned client list, acquiring a thorough understanding of the Client’s needs and requirements
  • Proposing commercially beneficial solutions that meet the client’s business objectives and changing utility and energy demands through contract renewals, up and cross selling.
  • Ensuring the correct Sustainable Energy First products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner and with the first-class service Sustainable Energy First is proud of
  • Expand the relationships with existing customers engaging through all possible forms of contact, from meetings to weekly calls
  • Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams
  • Resolve any issues and problems faced by Clients by ensuring the correct teams manage it through to resolution
  • Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships
  • Drive product development and innovation


Requirements

  • Strong motivation and drive to contribute to company goals
  • Experience of account management in the public sector ideally within the NHS
  • Expertise in managing strategic client relationships
  • Experience in the energy industry
  • Ability to oversee and enhance the overall client experience
  • Proven track record in building, developing, and retaining long-term key client relationships
  • Strong communication skills to clearly convey Sustainable Energy First’s values as a consultancy
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and credibility in building trust with senior clients
  • Capability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for both the company and clients
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Results-oriented with a focus on driving success for both clients and the company
  • A full, driving licence is required and national travel is part of the role


Benefits

Competitive salary plus generous commission structure

Starting at 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Strategic Account Manager

London, London Palo Alto Networks

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Job 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.

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.

We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.

Job Description

Your Career

The Strategic Account Manager partners with our customers 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. You’re responsible for leading and driving new engagements within our largest revenue producing clients. As an experienced and dynamic sales professional, you’re responsible for leading and driving sales engagements.

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

  • You will own revenue expansion within Palo Alto Networks’ largest clients
  • You will drive and orchestrate complex sales cycles and work with our internal partners and teams to best serve the customer
  • Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges and create solutions for our customers
  • Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs 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
  • Leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account
  • Stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services
  • Travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meetings

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
  • Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction

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 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

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.

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

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.
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Strategic Account Manager

Reading, South East Proofpoint

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About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
Job Description
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
**The Role**
We are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Enterprise Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple vertical markets. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the 'C' level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.
You will manage a portfolio of accounts, encompassing mainly white-space. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award winning technology.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Establish strong business relationships at the executive level within Strategic accounts (FTSE scale organisations)
+ Focus on both penetrating new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.
+ Articulate and promote the company's value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer base
+ Work with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.
+ Collaborate with Sales Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrations
+ Partner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accounts
+ Deliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progression
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint's competitive positioning in the marketplace
**What you bring to the team**
+ Experienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.
+ Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships
+ Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)
+ Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor
+ Experience of closing complex opportunities in excess of $500k+ Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
+ Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales process
+ Entrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You're strategic in approach, but always act with urgency.
+ Preferably you'll have experience of using Salesforce
**Why Proofpoint**
+ Supportive leadership; an inclusive and employee centric culture
+ Award winning and market leading technology
+ We invest in our sales teams, through world-class leadership & enablement programs
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
#LI-JS2
Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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Strategic Account Manager

Proofpoint

Posted 4 days ago

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About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
Job Description
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
**The Role**
We are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Enterprise Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple vertical markets. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the 'C' level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.
You will manage a portfolio of accounts, encompassing mainly white-space. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award winning technology.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Establish strong business relationships at the executive level within Strategic accounts (FTSE scale organisations)
+ Focus on both penetrating new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.
+ Articulate and promote the company's value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer base
+ Work with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.
+ Collaborate with Sales Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrations
+ Partner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accounts
+ Deliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progression
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint's competitive positioning in the marketplace
**What you bring to the team**
+ Experienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.
+ Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships
+ Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)
+ Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor
+ Experience of closing complex opportunities in excess of $500k+ Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
+ Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales process
+ Entrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You're strategic in approach, but always act with urgency.
+ Preferably you'll have experience of using Salesforce
**Why Proofpoint**
+ Supportive leadership; an inclusive and employee centric culture
+ Award winning and market leading technology
+ We invest in our sales teams, through world-class leadership & enablement programs
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
#LI-JS2
Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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Strategic Account Manager

London, London Palo Alto Networks

Posted 17 days ago

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**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.
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.
We're changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.
**Your Career**
The Strategic Account Manager partners with our customers 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. You're responsible for leading and driving new engagements within our largest revenue producing clients. As an experienced and dynamic sales professional, you're responsible for leading and driving sales engagements.
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**
+ You will own revenue expansion within Palo Alto Networks' largest clients
+ You will drive and orchestrate complex sales cycles and work with our internal partners and teams to best serve the customer
+ Your consultative selling experience will identify business challenges and create solutions for our customers
+ Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs 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
+ Leverage prospect stories to create a compelling value proposition with insights into value for that specific account
+ Stay updated on industry news and trends, and how they affect Palo Alto Networks products and services
+ Travel as necessary within your territory, and to company-wide meetings
**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
+ Excellent time management skills, and work with high levels of autonomy and self-direction
**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 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
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.
**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 .
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.
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Strategic Account Manager

Glasgow, Scotland WESCO

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As a Strategic Account Manager, you will maintain client relationships with key target accounts that have a strategic impact on the long-term success of the organization. You will identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities and will work to resolve any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Works with the Sales team to create and support the execution of the strategic account plans at key, named accounts.
+ Drives new business development by researching, qualifying, contacting, presenting, and closing new clients based on an assigned territory or market segment.
+ Continuously develops relationships with priority customer stakeholders, understands their key business issues, and recommends ways to deliver value.
+ Liaison between the field and Global Accounts teams as it relates to pursuing new agreements, Value-Add/Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) commitments and increasing customer wallet-share.
+ Maintains and manages a pipeline of opportunities at named accounts, including renewals, projects, and share improvement opportunities.
+ Communicates customer activity, opportunity status, renewal status, and strategic plan progress to management.
+ Participates in solution development efforts that best address customer needs.
+ Engages supplier sales resources to enlist their support and create solutions.
**Qualifications:**
+ High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
+ 5+ years proven sales experience in outside sales or 3+ years strategic account and/or sales management
+ History of success maintaining and developing key relationships
+ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources
+ Ability to understand where potential exists in assigned accounts and can recognize and create opportunities
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships
+ Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
+ Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office
+ Self-starter and able to work efficiently under pressure
+ Experience in executing in a matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders and projects
+ Ability to travel up to 25%
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits ( and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here ( and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
_Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer._
_Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._
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Strategic Account Manager

Chesterfield, East Midlands WESCO

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As a Strategic Account Manager, you will maintain client relationships with key target accounts that have a strategic impact on the long-term success of the organization. You will identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities and will work to resolve any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Works with the Sales team to create and support the execution of the strategic account plans at key, named accounts.
+ Drives new business development by researching, qualifying, contacting, presenting, and closing new clients based on an assigned territory or market segment.
+ Continuously develops relationships with priority customer stakeholders, understands their key business issues, and recommends ways to deliver value.
+ Liaison between the field and Global Accounts teams as it relates to pursuing new agreements, Value-Add/Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) commitments and increasing customer wallet-share.
+ Maintains and manages a pipeline of opportunities at named accounts, including renewals, projects, and share improvement opportunities.
+ Communicates customer activity, opportunity status, renewal status, and strategic plan progress to management.
+ Participates in solution development efforts that best address customer needs.
+ Engages supplier sales resources to enlist their support and create solutions.
**Qualifications:**
+ High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
+ 5+ years proven sales experience in outside sales or 3+ years strategic account and/or sales management
+ History of success maintaining and developing key relationships
+ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources
+ Ability to understand where potential exists in assigned accounts and can recognize and create opportunities
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships
+ Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
+ Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office
+ Self-starter and able to work efficiently under pressure
+ Experience in executing in a matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders and projects
+ Ability to travel up to 25%
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits ( and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here ( and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
_Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer._
_Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._
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Strategic Account Manager

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber UnitedHealth Group

Posted 10 days ago

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
We're excited to share that we are looking for a strategic and commercially focused Account Director to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting a defined region of NHS accounts.
If you are someone with a passion for customer success, healthcare transformation, and long-term relationship building-and you have a solid understanding of the NHS landscape-then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
You will be joining a high-performing team that works across the NHS, helping to deliver impactful solutions that improve patient outcomes and drive commercial success.
Reporting into one of our senior leaders, you'll benefit from a supportive onboarding process and ongoing development opportunities. This is a remote working position, with occasional travel for client meetings and team collaboration.
**What you'll do**
Our NHS Account team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where we focus on delivering value to our customers while having fun along the way!
You will be responsible for managing strategic NHS relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and solution selling.
You'll play a key role in protecting and growing recurring revenue streams, leading complex sales cycles, and influencing decision-making across the NHS.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Own and nurture long-term NHS customer relationships within your region
+ Deliver consistent revenue growth through renewals, upsells, and new business
+ Lead the full sales lifecycle-from qualification to contract signature
+ Develop and execute multi-year account plans with accurate forecasting
+ Stay informed on NHS structures, funding flows, and procurement frameworks
+ Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and deliver seamless customer experiences
+ Lead bid teams and contribute to solution development where required
**Who you'll be**
You'll bring experience in complex sales and account management, ideally within healthcare or the public sector. You'll be confident navigating strategic conversations, building trust, and influencing senior stakeholders. You'll take ownership of your work, collaborate effectively with others, and stay focused on delivering results. You'll be open to feedback, embrace change, and continuously seek opportunities to grow and improve. Your ability to understand customer needs and deliver value will be key to your success in this role.
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Proven solid understanding of the NHS landscape and procurement processes
+ Experience managing customer expectations and delivering value
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
+ Proven success in leading and closing complex sales opportunities
+ Proven excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
*All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved._
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