Sales Administrator / Sales Support

Fortinet, Inc.; Italia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a proactive Sales Administrator or Executive Assistant to support our Sales and Channel teams with day-to-day activities, reporting and governance processes in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role requires fluency in Italian and English, strong organizational skills, CRM experience (preferably Salesforce), and proficiency in MS Office to prepare documents, meetings and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales administration or executive support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day admin support to Sales and Channel teams, ensuring efficient processes and follow-up.
• Prepare sales documentation, presentations and reports.
• Maintain accurate sales data across systems and assist with data management.
• Support weekly sales reports, pipeline updates and management information.
• Coordinate customer and partner meetings and internal events, including logistics.
• Assist with forecasting, target tracking and business planning activities.
• Support information flow across Sales, Channel and Sales Engineering teams.
• Help organize sales activities, deadlines and ad hoc projects.

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Sales Administrator or Executive Assistant to support our Sales and Channel organisation with its day-to-day, monthly and quarterly sales activities, as well as the related governance cadence and processes. This role will provide essential administrative and operational support to the sales teams, helping to organise and smoothly coordinate day-to-day sales activities, as well as helping to streamline processes while maintaining accurate information and records.

Working closely with sales leaders and internal stakeholders, you will support agenda management, sales reporting, the coordination of customer and partner meetings, travel arrangements, sales documentation and business administration in a fast-paced technology environment.

Fluency in both Italian and English is essential for this role.

As a Sales Administrator, You Will:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Sales and Channel teams, helping to ensure efficient sales processes and follow-up.
• Prepare sales documentation, presentations and reports.
• Maintain accurate sales information and support data management across relevant systems.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly sales reports, pipeline updates and management information.
• Support sales forecasting, target tracking and other business planning activities.
• Coordinate customer and partner meetings, sales meetings and internal events, including meeting logistics where required.
• Help coordinate information and actions across Sales, Channel, Sales Engineering and other internal functions.
• Support the organisation of sales activities, follow-ups and deadlines to ensure priorities are progressed.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and ad hoc projects across the Sales organisation.
  

We Are Looking For:

An organised and proactive individual with experience in sales administration, sales support, executives support, or a similar business support role. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with different stakeholders and supporting a fast-paced commercial environment.

The ideal candidates will bring:

• Previous experience in sales administration, executives support, sales support or a similar role, ideally within a technology or commercial environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to details, prioritiesand to confidentiality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both Italian and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to support executives and colleagues across the organisation.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems, and familiarity with sales reporting or forecasting, would be an advantage.

Why Join Us

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to Protected Categories, in accordance with Italian law. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Explore a rewarding career journey with us, backed by an attractive Total Rewards package that supports your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in delivering solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our customers around the globe.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting senior Sales leadership while gaining broad exposure to the wider Sales and Channel organisation in a fast-moving global technology business.

Compensation

This role is governed by the applicable CCNL, including its classification, minimum salary levels, pay progression rules and benefits. In line with EU pay transparency requirements, remuneration is determined based on objective factors, including the relevant National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), the specific job profile and seniority level.

The target gross annual salary (RAL – Retribuzione Annua Lorda) for this position is expected to range between €55,000 and €80,000. The exact salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience and specific geographic location/work arrangements.

We do not request or consider salary history at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Fortinet does not entertain unsolicited resumes. Please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or email aliases. Should any agency submit resumes to Fortinet, they will be considered free of any related fees or charges.