Named Account Manager, SLED

Fortinet
Buffalo, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced tech sales professionals with a focus on SLED accounts working in a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced tech sales professionals with a focus on SLED accounts and a track record of exceeding sales quotas
    — “Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas”
  • Individuals who can build and maintain executive relationships and navigate complex client negotiations
    — “Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these relationships to achieve quarterly sales goals”

Things to consider

  • The role may require frequent coordination with internal teams for proposal and bid development
    — “Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work”
  • Candidates must be familiar with network security technologies like Firewall and Intrusion Prevention
    — “Previous experience in network security and familiarity with technologies such as VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience in designing and executing market strategies for SLED accounts in your resume and interviews
    — “Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales”
  • Highlight your ability to manage complex sales cycles and negotiate terms with clients
    — “Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve mutually beneficial results and long-term partnerships”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • meeting sales quotas
  • developing executive relationships
Typical background
tech sales experiencenetwork security background

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementNetwork Security Knowledge

Preferred

Presentation SkillsStrategic Planning

Stack & domain

Tech SalesNetwork SecurityVpnsFirewallsAnti-virusAnti-spamIntrusion PreventionContent FilteringLeadershipCommunicationPresentationNegotiationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementCybersecuritySales

About the role

Original posting from Fortinet

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Named Account Manager, SLED to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named Accounts Manager, SLED you will:

Drive direct sales engagements into a set of SLED Named Accounts within your assigned territory. Create and implement territory plans to achieve deployments of Fortinet solutions to a set of assigned, existing accounts and new logo prospects, within your assigned territory. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these relationships to achieve quarterly sales goals. Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve mutually beneficial results and long-term partnerships. Build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management. 

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

Experienced Tech Sales professional with an expert understanding of the SLED accounts within KYPrevious experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase salesExperience in selling solutions Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotasExcellent presentation skills for different audiencesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to move deals through the selling cycleMotivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindsetCandidates who excel in dynamic, fast-paced environmentsPrevious experience in network security and familiarity with technologies such as VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering 

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $200,000 - $270,000 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

Source: Fortinet careers

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