Manager of Regional Sales - Turkey

Fortinet; Fatih; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Manager for Regional Sales in Turkey. This role involves managing Account Managers, developing sales strategies, and fostering relationships with key clients. A strong candidate will have extensive sales experience in network security and proven leadership skills. Join Fortinet for a rewarding career focused on innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Attractive Total Rewards Package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology sales and managing teams.
• Proven track record in selling solutions to enterprise customers.
• Experience in closing large deals and a strong leadership background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and energize a team of Major Account Managers.
• Develop strategic plans to exceed sales quotas.
• Build marketing and business plans to drive revenue growth.

Skills

Technology Selling Experience

Team Management

Enterprise Solutions Sales

Network Security Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA Preferred

Job description

Manager Regional Sales – Turkey

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Language/s: Fluent Turkish and English

In this key role, you will manage, direct and guide a team of Account Managers in Istanbul region. You will create and implement strategic plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers in Major accounts and leverage these relationships. 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. You will furthermore be responsible to build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management, specifically through the VAR community in the territory. Accountable for managing all reseller partnerships within the guidelines of Fortinet’s channel programs, spearheading new business development and successfully developing alliances with key solution provider accounts. Will motivate partners in the Company’s products and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and motivate a team of Major Account Managers.
• Develop account plans to achieve goals and exceed quota responsibility
• Maximize Fortinet opportunity while providing value added solutions to customers
• Serves as lead contact responsible for the flow of information to/from executive management
• Works closely together with the account managers in order to maximize the primary business focus and serves as team leader responsible for the quality and success of activities in the territory
• Develops relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners
• Manages effective working relationships with assigned region RSMs, Technical Sales Engineers, and Consulting Professionals
• Consistently builds and delivers on an accurate territory pipeline
• Travels within assigned territory if required
• Manage key Fortinet partners and end users in the region
• Build revenue and non-revenue business plans with these partners.
• Build marketing plans to drive incremental sales pipeline and revenues with development funds.
• Act as key channel strategist to regional sales managers within region.
• Partner with Fortinet marketing and engineering teams to drive revenue growth within region.
• Carry quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Required Skills:

• Extensive technology selling experience
• Proven experience managing a team
• Proven ability to sell solutions to enterprise customers
• Experience in the network security industry
• A proven track record of significant over-quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
• Experience in closing large deals
• Selling experience must include one of the following: 1) Firewall/VPN, 2) AV 3) IDS/IPS/IDP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal oriented individual, with vast interpersonal managerial skills, strong business acumen and positive leadership abilities with proven results in mentoring, motivating and developing teams.

Education:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MBA preferred.

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.

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