Major Account Manager, SLED

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock awards

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Check Point Software Technologies is seeking a high-impact Major Account Manager to win new strategic logos and grow a focused portfolio of approximately 20 accounts. You will shape multi-year account plans, lead complex deals with senior decision-makers, and coordinate a virtual team to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers embracing digital and AI transformation.

This role requires 5+ years of direct sales in enterprise technology, a track record selling to State, Local Government, or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales experience in enterprise technology.
• Proven success selling into State, Local Government, and/or Education accounts.
• Ability to travel regionally (approximately 40%).

Responsibilities

• Drive new, expansion and renewal opportunities across all accounts
• Acquire new strategic logos while expanding existing accounts
• Build executive relationships and secure senior-level access
• Develop and execute major account plans with multi-year view
• Lead contract and pricing negotiations
• Coordinate a virtual account team (specialists, SE, etc)

Skills

Direct sales

Enterprise tech sales

Public sector sales

Relationship-building

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Check Point, what you do matters. Every day, we protect over 100,000 organizations worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation.

Our prevention-first approach safeguards hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems, stopping attacks before they happen.

This is where innovation meets real-world impact. You’ll help customers across industries operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world, working alongside smart, curious people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and solve complex problems.

We’re proud to be recognized by TIME, Newsweek, and Forbes for excellence and workplace culture.

What really sets Check Point apart is the opportunity to grow, contribute, and help companies navigate their AI transformation securely.

If you’re excited to work at the forefront of AI-driven security on a global scale, this is the place to do it.

Key Responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

Check Point is looking for a high-impact Major Account Manager ready to win new strategic logos and unlock growth across a focused portfolio of approximately 20 existing customers and prospects. In this role, you will shape bold, multi-year account strategies, lead complex deals with senior decision-makers, and bring together a virtual account team to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers in a channel-friendly environment. This is an opportunity to own a critical territory, build trusted executive relationships, and help some of the world’s leading organizations stay secure as they accelerate their digital and AI transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new, expansion and renewal opportunities across all accounts

Acquire new strategic logos while farming and expanding existing accounts

Build executive relationships and secure senior-level access

Develop and execute major account plans with multi-year view

Lead contract and pricing negotiations

Prioritize effectively across a large book of business

Use Check Point tools to manage accounts, pipelines and forecast

Coordinate a virtual account team (specialists, SE, etc)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales experience in enterprise technology, preferably in cybersecurity, SaaS, networking, or infrastructure
• Proven success selling intoState, Local Government, and/or Education accounts
• Strong understanding ofState of New York procurement, budgeting cycles, and funding mechanisms
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles and strategic accounts
• Self-starter with excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel regionally as needed (estimated 40%)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing relationships within New York state agenciesand Higher Education Institutions
• Experience working with or through public sector channels and distributors
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements in SLED
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM

Check Point Software Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusiveworkforce andwelcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

EOE M/F/Veterans/Persons with disability

The wage range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors in determining your pay. We'll consider your location, experience, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The wage disclosure has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differentials associated with the location at which this position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base wage range for this role is $130,000-$180,000. In addition to the base compensation, certain roles are eligible for additional compensation, including an annual bonus or sales incentive based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Check Point Software Technologies and the country/state where you work. US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock awards and an employee stock purchasing plan.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Check Point Software Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and we strive for diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statuses, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.