Named Account Manager, SLED

Zoomcar; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Job summary

Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer, seeks a Named Account Manager, SLED to drive direct sales into K-12 accounts and craft territory plans that grow our footprint. You will build executive relationships with buyers and influencers and lead deployments of Fortinet solutions within your territory.

You will coordinate bids and contract responses with internal teams, negotiate favorable terms, and pursue long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven success selling to K-12 SLED accounts.
• Experience developing business plans and market strategies.
• Experience in selling cybersecurity or network security solutions.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move deals through long sales cycles.
• Familiarity with VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus and related security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct sales engagements into K-12 SLED accounts within your territory.
• Create and implement territory plans to deploy Fortinet solutions to assigned and prospective accounts.
• Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers to achieve quarterly sales goals.
• Coordinate bids, RFIs/RFPs, and Statements of Work with internal teams.
• Negotiate terms of business to achieve mutual, long-term partnerships.
• Promote Fortinet’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management.

Skills

K-12 SLED sales

Strategic account planning

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

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, SLED to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named Accounts Manager, SLED you will:

• Drive direct sales engagements into a set of K-12 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 Tech Sales professional with an expert understanding of the K-12 SLED accounts within upstate NY
• 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.

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, SLED to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.