Enterprise Named Account Manager

Fortinet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Commissions based on Sales Plan

Job summary

Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer, seeks a Named Account Manager to drive direct sales within assigned accounts in the United States. You will develop territory plans, build executive relationships, and coordinate bids to win contracts, while promoting Fortinet's leadership in unified threat management.

The role requires proven sales experience, strategy development, and the ability to move deals through the pipeline in a fast-paced environment, with on-target earnings and commissions tied to

Qualifications

• Experiential sales in technology or cybersecurity required.
• Ability to design business plans and market strategies to grow sales.
• Proven track record of meeting or beating quotas.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct sales engagements into Named Accounts within the assigned territory.
• Create and implement territory plans to deploy Fortinet solutions.
• Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers to hit quarterly sales goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver bids, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work.
• Negotiate terms to achieve long-term partnerships and mutual benefit.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory planning

Executive relationships

Solution selling

Quota attainment

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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 Named Account Manager to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named Accounts Manager, you will:

• Drive direct sales engagements into a set of Named Accounts within your assigned territory.
• Create and implement territory plans to achieve deployments of Fortinet solutions to a set of assigned, existing accounts and new logo prospects, within your assigned territory.
• Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these relationships to achieve quarterly sales goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work.
• Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve mutually beneficial results and long-term partnerships.
• Build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management.

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:

• Experienced Sales professional with an expert understanding of the technology business sector
• Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales
• Experience in selling solutions
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
• Excellent presentation skills for different audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to move deals through the selling cycle
• Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
• Candidates who excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Previous experience in network security and familiarity with technologies such as VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $230,000 - $280,000 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.