Sales Engineer, SLED

Fortinet; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is looking for an experienced SLED Sales Engineer in Orlando, Florida. The role involves assisting in qualifying sales leads, providing technical support during sales calls, and acting as the main technical contact for assigned accounts.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in technical pre-sales support, strong knowledge of networking technologies, and excellent presentation skills. The position requires authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• Strong knowledge of various networking technologies and protocols.
• Experience with encryption and authentication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls.
• Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers.

Skills

Technical pre-sales support

Networking technologies

Presentation skills

Sales experience

Tools

RADIUS

PKI

FIREWALL

SSL

Job description

As an SLED Sales Engineer, you will:

• Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information
• Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities
• Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services
• Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions
• Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

Who We Are Looking for:

• 5 - 8 years' experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
• 5 - 7 years' experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies
• Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols
• Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector
• Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
• Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship