Job Description

YOUR CAREER 

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Worldwide Partner Programs team. This team runs mission-critical relationships with Palo Alto Networks NextWave partners and drives cross-functional critical initiatives. As a competitive analyst intern, you will learn how our Worldwide Partner Programs team drives our go-to-market strategy. You will assist the team in building the next-generation of go-to-market strategies by gathering, organizing, and analyzing the market and competitive data.

Our Summer Internship Program from May-August or June-September provides you:

• 1:1 mentorship
• Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity
• The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects
• Connections to other interns, and employees across the company as well as our leaders

YOUR IMPACT

• Conduct market research for our Worldwide Partner Programs team. The competitive research/analysis includes topics such as:

  • Channel/partner programs

  • Partner sales incentives & promotions 

  • Competitive earnings announcement

  • Program data  

  • Resources out in the field

  • Consumption levels

• Work closely with executive leadership to understand research/data priorities

• Package and deliver those research results/output to the team in a timely manner

• Collaborate closely and develop positive relationships with cross-functional internal teams

Qualifications

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great collaboration skills; Not afraid to reach out to anyone
• Self-starter
• Previous Market Research experience
• Project management experience
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of team members across different functions
• You are highly organized, attentive to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, environment
• Experience with G Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.)
• Have strong business acumen
• Feel comfortable analyzing and applying data to assist in crafting strategies and make decisions
• Demonstrate an ability to master sophisticated topics, think creatively and proactively problem solve
• To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above, a 2-year Master's Degree or a Doctorate degree and returning to school in the fall

You must have the authorization to work within the United States. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Additional Information

THE TEAM

Our Worldwide Partner Programs molds and shapes the go-to-market strategy for the company that is changing the future of cybersecurity. This is your chance to learn more about what we do, how we do it - and why that matters. We're looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for creating memorable partner experiences and an ambition to go far. This isn't just any internship, you'll make an impact and play a real part in the success of Palo Alto Networks. All over one unforgettable summer! 

OUR COMMITMENT

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, 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.

Disclosure required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum compensation (includes on-target earnings = base + on target incentives for sales roles) for this role to be located in the state of Colorado. If hired in Colorado, this position starts at $25/hr. Depending on the position offered, restricted stock units and incentive or bonus pay may be provided as part of this compensation package. Additional benefits may be found here.

COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR PALO ALTO NETWORKS JOBS

• Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
• Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
  • The job requires accessing a company worksite
  • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
  • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
• If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.