Strategic Account Executive (UK & Ireland, Telecommunications)

Strategic Account Executive (UK & Ireland, Telecommunications)

Full-Time No working from home possible
Palo Alto Networks

Requirements

  • Proven track record of successfully closing complex enterprise deals in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS
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  • Demonstrated ability to expand within existing customers
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  • Outcome-oriented with strong commercial judgment and quota ownership mindset
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  • To build and execute short and long range Account Plans
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  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including identity security, PAM, IAM, Zero Trust, and compliance-driven selling
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  • Ability to understand business and technical use cases and convert them into solution opportunities
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  • Experience working with channel partners, cloud providers, advisories and GSIs to co-sell and accelerate go-to-market execution
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  • Strong executive presence and influencing skills across all customer levels
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  • Commercial curiosity and the ability to uncover customer pain points through active listening
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  • Collaborative, coachable, and resilient with a passion for team-based success
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  • Skilled in sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC and Command of the Message
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  • Comfortable using Salesforce, Clari, Gong, Demandbase, and other digital selling tools to drive efficiency and insights

What the job involves

  • As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at CyberArk, you are responsible for driving new business and expanding existing accounts within your territory UK HQ Multinational Companies
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  • You will lead complex sales cycles, orchestrate cross-functional teams, and deliver CyberArk’s Identity Security solutions in a way that creates lasting business impact for enterprise customers
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  • This is a consultative sales role, not product pitching, requiring you to uncover business problems, map them to CyberArk’s value, and drive outcomes through a strategic engagement approach. You will work with internal and external partners and leverage AI-enabled sales tools to engage, influence, and win
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  • Ownership of Full Sales Cycle & Forecasting:
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  • Lead end-to-end sales processes, from prospecting and qualification through to close, ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes and CyberArk’s value proposition
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  • Own and manage pipeline and forecast with rigor; apply structured methodologies like MEDDPICC and leverage tools (Salesforce, Clari, Gong, Demandbase) to drive pipeline health, deal progression, and forecasting accuracy
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  • Deliver Business Outcomes Through Consultative Selling:
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  • Understand customer priorities and translate CyberArk’s platform into tangible business value and technical relevance
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  • Lead with insights, not features—this is a solution-led, outcome-driven role
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  • Build Executive and Multi-Level Relationships:
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  • Engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels including CxO, security leaders, procurement, and technical teams
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  • Develop champions and foster account trust that supports long-term growth and expansion
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  • Orchestrate the Broader Sales Team:
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  • Collaborate closely with Solution Sales Specialists and internal teams to penetrate new areas and co-sell across CyberArk’s portfolio
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  • Take ownership of the deal strategy while leveraging specialist knowledge and support resources
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  • Work Across the Ecosystem:
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  • Drive collaboration with channel partners, GSIs, hyperscalers, and alliances to extend reach and strengthen execution
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  • Co-create plans with ecosystem partners that support joint pipeline growth and account penetration
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  • Territory Planning and Execution:
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  • Own your territory strategy and build comprehensive account plans for key targets
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  • Identify whitespace, drive expansion, and ensure alignment with CyberArk’s growth goals
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  • Use of AI-Enabled Sales Tools:
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  • Leverage tools like Gong and Demandbase to extract insights, personalize outreach, and increase sales productivity
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  • Market Insight and Domain Knowledge:
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  • Stay on top of cybersecurity trends, competitor movements, and customer challenges to position CyberArk as a strategic partner
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