Channel Sales Account Manager

Fortinet; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Training and development

Open, collaborative environment

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking an Inside Channel Account Manager to support a growing partner ecosystem in Germany. Base in Munich, Frankfurt, or Hamburg with hybrid work options. You will enable entry level and net new partners, drive engagement, and contribute to regional sales growth across Fortinet products.

You will coordinate training, resources, and quotes, while managing partner pipelines and collaborating with distribution partners to ensure successful deals and strategic market expansion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of channel sales experience in networking or cybersecurity sectors.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills in German and English.
• Experience with CRM tools and analytics to drive partner engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary channel contact for a large set of entry level and net new partners.
• Qualify and onboarding of new partners.
• Enable accounts through product training, sales best practices, and partner resources.
• Provide quotes and product information to channel partners.
• Expand Fortinet’s product portfolio within key accounts.
• Evaluate account success via deal registrations and revenue growth.
• Promote and drive marketing within the channel community.
• Maintain records of channel partners and sales activities using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with distribution partners and Fortinet account managers.

Skills

Channel sales

Communication

Excel

Salesforce

Tableau

Networking

Cybersecurity

Multitasking

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Channel Sales Account Manager - Scale Partners

Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Channel Account Manager – Scale Partner Germany

Based in either Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg

We are currently seeking a dynamic Inside Channel Account Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing Channel Partner Business in Germany. You would act as a key team member supporting new and entry level partners, enabling strong partner engagement, and contributing to regional sales growth.

Your Responsibilities in this role:

• Act as the primary channel contact for a large set of entry level and net new partners.
• Responsible for qualifying and onboarding new partners
• Enable targeted accounts through product training, sales best practices, and partner resources.
• Help Channel Partners obtain necessary information and materials, such as quotes and product information
• Expand Fortinet’s product portfolio within key accounts.
• Accountable for evaluating account success through deal registrations, revenue growth, and other key performance indicators.
• Responsible for promoting and driving Marketing success within Channel community.
• Responsible for understanding our partners’ business models/structures.
• Manage and drive partner pipelines to successful close rate.
• Establish key relationships and build mindshare within partner accounts.
• Close collaboration with our Distribution partners and their teams.
• Connect Fortinet Account Managers with their counterparts at channel partners.
• Contribute to basic marketing campaigns, including Channel mailing activities and other partner-focused initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of Channel Partners and their sales activities using CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Participate in ongoing learning and development activities to expand knowledge of Fortinet’s products and services

We Are Looking For:

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

• 3+ years of channel sales experience in the networking or cybersecurity sectors.
• Competitive, self-starting, hunter-type mentality.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Experience in channel sales within the networking or cybersecurity sector.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with revenue responsibilities.
• This role requires occasional work outside the office, including maintaining an on-site presence at partner locations and Fortinet events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
• Comfortable working with people and building relationships in a hybrid (in-office and remote) environment.
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• A positive, curious mindset and a strong desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively across different processes, systems, and tools.
• Advanced skills in Excel (e.g., PivotTables), Salesforce (e.g., dashboards and reports), and Tableau are beneficial.
• Experience in building scalable processes or adapting existing processes to support partner activities is an advantage.
• An interest in technology and cybersecurity is a plus.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent training and development opportunities, providing you with all the tools you need to be successful.
• An open working environment, sharing knowledge and information collaboratively and transparently, with respect to everyone’s thoughts and opinions.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and winning team.
• A market competitive salary package, including stock awards, and opportunity to over-achieve.

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 900,000+ customers around the globe.

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