Major Account Manager - Public Sector

Fortinet; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Major Accounts Manager to lead direct sales efforts into Fortune 1000 accounts. In this pivotal role, you will create and implement strategic account plans, develop executive relationships, and negotiate terms to foster strong, ongoing client partnerships. You'll be responsible for generating enterprise business opportunities and managing the sales process from start to finish. If you are a competitive self-starter with a proven track record in sales and a passion for driving results in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to sell solutions to Fortune 1000 Major Accounts.
• Several years’ sales experience selling enterprise network products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive direct sales engagements into Named Accounts.
• Generate a sales pipeline and accurately forecast opportunities.

Skills

Sales Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Graduate Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Major Accounts Manager

In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales engagements into a set of Named Accounts including Fortune 1000 accounts and strategic partners. Your focus will be to create and implement strategic account plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with appropriate internal groups to generate and deliver winning Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve win/win results that provide the basis for strong ongoing relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generating enterprise business opportunities and managing the sales process through to closure of the sale
• Achievement of agreed quarterly sales goals
• Generate a sales pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and accurately forecast pipeline.

Job Experience Required:

• Proven ability to sell solutions to Fortune 1000 Major Accounts
• A proven track record of quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
• Experience in closing large deals
• Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A self-motivated, independent thinker that can move deals through the selling cycle
• Several years’ sales experience selling to Fortune 1000 Major Accounts
• Several years’ selling enterprise network products and services, security preferred
• Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Competitive, self-starter, hunter-type mentality.

Educational Requirement:

• BS or equivalent experience, graduate degree preferred.