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ASEAN Sales Director, Cortex Cloud

Palo Alto Networks
BusinessSingapore, Singapore, SingaporeFull-timeToday

About the role

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The ASEAN Sales Director for Cortex Cloud is a senior sales leadership role at a technology company, responsible for driving cloud security sales across the ASEAN region. The role involves leading a sales team, developing go-to-market strategies, and managing key customer and partner relationships to achieve revenue targets.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the sales strategy for Cortex Cloud across the ASEAN region to achieve revenue and growth targets.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key enterprise customers and strategic partners in the region.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and channel teams to drive pipeline generation and deal closure.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reporting to senior leadership on regional performance.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the ASEAN market, including emerging segments.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to promote Cortex Cloud solutions.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and retention through effective account management and support escalation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software or cloud security sales, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and driving revenue growth in the ASEAN region.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security technologies and the competitive landscape.
  • Strong network of customer and partner relationships within ASEAN, particularly in key markets like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently within the region (up to 50%).
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Experience working with channel partners and building an indirect sales motion.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional ASEAN languages is a plus.