Inside Sales Representative

Fortinet, Inc.; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Total Rewards package

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in France is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to support their sales organization and drive revenue growth. You will develop leads and manage relationships with partners and customers. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of experience in sales and strong skills in Salesforce and Excel. This role offers opportunities for growth and participation in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Inside Sales, Sales Administration, or Sales Operations.
• Capacity to grow into a Team Lead role within two years.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new lead opportunities.
• Generate prospective customers through various channels.
• Manage the full sales cycle for smaller opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle for smaller opportunities, including renewals and transactional business.
• Support Account Managers through joint strategic planning, opportunity management, and customer engagement.
• Provide coverage for Account Managers during absences, including forecast reviews, QBR participation, and acting as the first point of contact for accounts and partners.
• Work closely with senior sales leadership to monitor KPIs, dashboards, and Salesforce data quality.
• Lead operational tasks such as POS collection from distributors, deal remapping, and deal recognition activities.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and support quarterly consolidation activities at the beginning and end of each fiscal quarter.
• Maintain high-quality pipeline hygiene and activity tracking within Salesforce.
• Take ownership of regional marketing campaigns, coordinating with Telemarketing and reporting outcomes to sales and marketing teams.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive positioning, and Fortinet’s evolving product portfolio.

Skills

Salesforce proficiency

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Hunter mentality

Tools

Salesforce (SFDC)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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 Sales Representative to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

You will play a key role in supporting our regional sales organization partnering closely with Account Managers and sales leadership to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and high-quality execution across your assigned region and accounts.

Responsibilities

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will:

• Develop and qualify new lead opportunities to drive incremental revenue across target verticals.
• Generate prospective customers through warm and cold calling, marketing-generated leads, telemarketing, and web inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners and end-users.
• Manage the full sales cycle for smaller opportunities, including renewals and transactional business.
• Support Account Managers through joint strategic planning, opportunity management, and customer engagement.
• Provide coverage for Account Managers during absences, including forecast reviews, QBR participation, and acting as the first point of contact for accounts and partners.
• Work closely with senior sales leadership to monitor KPIs, dashboards, and Salesforce (SFDC) data quality.
• Lead operational tasks such as POS collection from distributors, deal remapping, and deal recognition activities.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and support quarterly consolidation activities at the beginning and end of each fiscal quarter.
• Maintain high-quality pipeline hygiene and activity tracking within Salesforce (SFDC).
• Take ownership of regional marketing campaigns, coordinating with Telemarketing and reporting outcomes to sales and marketing teams.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive positioning, and Fortinet’s evolving product portfolio.

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:

• Capacity and ambition to grow into a Team Lead role within the next two years.
• 4–7 years of experience in Inside Sales, Sales Administration, or Sales Operations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mandatory Salesforce (SFDC) proficiency and strong understanding of sales processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and positive, with high integrity and honesty.
• Hunter mentality with the drive to exceed targets and KPIs.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals.

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 resumes to Fortinet, these resumes, if considered, will be assumed to have been provided free of any related fees or charges