Channel Account Manager - Sydney/Melbourne

Fortinet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Channel Account Manager to drive growth with partners across Australia. You will own strategic plans, forecast sales, and spearhead revenue initiatives while coaching partners on Fortinet technologies.

You will build relationships with key partners, coordinate cross-functional resources, and lead regular business reviews to align on performance, pipeline, enablement and execution. We value experienced professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years channel sales and territory management in networking or security sectors.
• Proven ability to build business and marketing plans with partners.
• Experience with secure networking and cyber security offerings in telco.
• Experience with the Distribution channel model.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; fluent English.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environment.
• Self-starter who works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute joint business plans with partners.
• Forecast sales and update Salesforce accurately.
• Meet and exceed sales quotas and revenue goals.
• Enable partners through training and product education.
• Manage C-suite relationships with key partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to meet partner objectives.
• Drive revenue growth through services and solutions.
• Lead regular business reviews covering pipeline and enablement.

Skills

Channel sales

Territory management

Networking

Security domain

Sales forecasting

English fluency

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Australia (Sydney, Melbourne)

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 Channel Account Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The Channel Account Manager (CAM) is responsible for developing, activating and scaling Fortinet’s position as the worldwide leader in Cyber Security, through the partner community across Australia. This role focuses on driving revenue generation initiatives and maintaining overall strategic ownership of large client accounts. Our CAMs work closely with partners to enable sales success through coaching, training and product education while delivering on sales, enablement and partner growth objectives.

As a Channel Account Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute business plans driving all aspects of the partner relationship to maximize growth opportunities and ensuring the partner is well-positioned to deliver successful customer implementations and recommendations
• Assume full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of sales cycle and update SalesForce accordingly
• Meet and exceed sales quotas and revenue goals
• Create services based on our emerging and established technologies increasing revenue growth
• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned partner accounts
• Build a plan for revenue, partner enablement and training in assigned territory for key partners
• Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service and management resources in order to meet partner performance objectives and partner’s expectations
• Manages potential channel conflict by fostering excellent communication internally and externally and through strict adherence to Fortinet’s channel program guidelines
• Own and manage C-suite relationships, including but not limited to partner engagement, enablement adoption and execution quality
• Develop and execute joint business plans and ensure alignment to plan. This includes leading regular business reviews covering performance, pipeline, enablement and execution.
• Act as trusted advisor aligned with ecosystem partners to drive customer profitability, productivity and efficiency
• Ensure partner engagement is accurately reflected in opportunity execution and forecasting

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:

• 7+ years channel sales and territory management ideally in networking or security sectors
• Demonstrated success in building business and marketing plans with partners
• Experience in delivering secure networking and cyber security offerings within the telco industry
• Experience with the Distribution channel model
• Demonstrated success in sales forecasting, opportunity identification and drive to close
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to speak English fluently
• Excellent presentation skills
• You enjoy and thrive working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.