Director, Go To Market - Network Security

California, MO (On-site)

$212K/yr – $292K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead GTM strategy execution and cross-functional programs to accelerate growth in enterprise security, shaping initiatives from ideation through to measurable impact.

  • Lead GTM strategy development, program design, and executive-level storytelling
  • Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to launch and track value

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of winning GTM strategies and drive key growth initiatives to unlock business growth acceleration
  • Combine your core strategy toolkit (framing, hypothesis-driven approach, data-driven insight) with business judgment to lead and deliver major GTM initiatives.
  • Design Go-To-Market programs/ sales plays for Network Security e.g., takeout programs, net new logo plays, channel acceleration motions, pipe gen plays
  • Collaborate across a cross-functional set of stakeholders (Sales, Sales Ops, Finance, Product, Marketing) to execute GTM initiatives - gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, launch plays, and track value
  • Navigate cross-business priorities and influence high-stakes decisions
  • Lead and support strategic GTM presentations for E-Staff, Board of Directors, and others on behalf of our GTM leaders.
  • Drive change and be willing to wear multiple hats (strategy development, project management, and execution) to do what it takes to move from ideation to execution
  • Provide systematic support & analysis for priorities (e.g., deal inspection, competitive teardowns, narrative rewrite, and enablement)
  • Identify opportunities and gaps in the business to increase awareness, propose solutions/choices, and develop programmatic responses
  • Support strategy/business planning processes and assist with developing strategic capabilities across the organization

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 6+ years in top management consulting, private equity, top-tier tech strategy / “bizops” functions or GTM programs
  • MBA graduate from a top-tier business school or similar academic credentials, or a direct promotion in consulting.
  • GTM Strategy & Operations experience is preferable
  • Deep understanding of typical enterprise tech business models and GTM strategies across Field Sales, Indirect Sales, Shared Services, and Marketing
  • Expertise in the Enterprise technology industry, especially in SaaS, is a must - knowledge of cybersecurity industry is a plus, but not required
  • Executive presence and ability to engage with senior leadership constructively and drive decisions through influence.
  • Bias-for-action and execution mindset needed to deliver business objectives
  • Experience managing projects and large-scale transformations
  • Great teammate, willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision

Preferred

  • GTM Strategy & Operations experience is preferable
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Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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