CareerPlan

Major Account Manager- Public Sector Higher Education

13 LocationsRemoteFull-time2026-06-29 → 2026-11-12
RemoteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Major Account Manager partnering with Public Sector Higher Education customers to secure their digital experience and drive complex sales cycles.

Role type

Senior IC Major Account Manager (Public Sector)

Builds

Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity solutions for zero-trust security architecture

Domain

Cybersecurity / Public Sector Higher Education

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

consultative selling, complex solution sales, SaaS architecture knowledge, territory planning, forecasting, channel partner management, problem-solving, time management

Preferred skills

networking industry experience, security industry experience

Technologies

Palo Alto Networks portfolio, SaaS-based architectures

Responsibilities

Drive and orchestrate large complex sales cycles; Identify business challenges and create solutions; Position the portfolio of solutions against competitive landscape; Develop detailed territory plans and complete accurate forecasting; Leverage prospect stories to create value propositions; Stay updated on industry news and trends; Travel within territory and to company-wide meetings.