Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to help generate meetings that convert to qualified opportunities to support early-stage pipeline growth. This role focuses on learning core prospecting and outreach techniques, that engage buying group members and develop foundational knowledge of ServiceNow.

The BDR engages prospective buying groups through structured outreach activities, qualifies meeting interest using defined guidelines, documents interactions accurately, and hands off qualified meetings to the GTM team (s) for opportunity validation. In addition to engaging buying groups, the BDR is also responsible for follow-up across strategic marketing events.

What you get to do in this role:

• Engages current and future clients through phone, email, and social—and connects with key contacts using approved messaging and defined qualification criteria.
• Apply basic problem-solving techniques to assess client needs and determine appropriate next steps based on defined criteria.
• Have consistent engagement and collaboration with the Global Business Acceleration (GBA) management team, Development team and GTM team(s).
• Amplify brand approved generated content with prospective customers to deliver a connected, personalized experience.
• Keep all engagement and follow-up activities accurately documented across ServiceNow internal systems to support clear reporting and forecasting.
• Participate in development simulations, participation in-person competitions, and meet KPI expectations

Qualifications

Your Experience

• ● Previous work experience in inbound and outbound calls and inquiries

● Ability to understand technical concepts, possess enthusiasm for technology and to articulate clearly to all levels of technical aptitude

● Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment

● Proven work experience as a Business Development Representative, Sales Account Executive or similar role

● Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls)

● Track record of achieving sales quotas

● Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)

● Familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts)

● Understanding of sales performance metrics

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills

● Ability to deliver engaging presentations

● BS degree or equivalent amount of experience

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. We also work closely with other segments of our sales organization to provide the best customer experience: Renewals, Field Team, Marketing, Sales Engineers, etc.

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.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $0 - $0/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.