Tier 2 DLB Partner - Channel Account Manager

Fortinet, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental and vision insurance

401(k)

vacation time

sick time

paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity company is seeking a Tier 2 - DLB Partner Channel Account Manager to enhance its position in the cybersecurity space. The role involves managing partnerships with designated resellers, providing necessary training and education, and supporting new business development. Candidates should have at least 1 year of channel sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The position offers competitive salary and equitable sharing in commission based on the company's compensation plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in channel sales or territory management in cybersecurity.
• Experience in delivering sales trainings in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive self-starter with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory and Fortinet partners in the US region.
• Focus on education and support for new authorized partners.
• Provide training to increase partners' knowledge of Fortinet.

Skills

channel sales experience

territory management

excellent presentation skills

communication skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Salesforce.com knowledge

Tableau knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration

Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Job description

The Tier 2 - DLB Partner Channel Account Manager (CAM) will build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in cybersecurity through leadership and training, as a member of the channel team and through a defined set of partners in the US territory. Must be a key contributor to the team’s success and attainment of the company’s DLB revenue growth targets in the region. Accountable for managing reseller partnerships within the guidelines of Fortinet’s channel programs and spearheading new business development. Will motivate, educate and train the partners on how to do business with Fortinet and on the Company’s products and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined territory and list of Fortinet partners in the US region.
• Primary focus is on education and support of new or up and coming authorized Fortinet partners.
• Provide training to assigned partners to increase their knowledge of Fortinet programs, product, support, services, resources and competitive differentiators.
• Help identify and develop the next strategic Fortinet partners.
• Understand the partner's business and help them align with Fortinet’s go to market strategies.
• Act as a liaison between the Fortinet field sales teams (Enterprise, Commercial, SLED, and SMB), our distributor partners and the assigned reseller partners.
• Work with partners to identify new end customer opportunities.
• Generate detailed, clear, and accurate forecasts, and other reporting as required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Required Skills

• 1+ years channel sales and/or territory management in cybersecurity or networking sectors.
• Experience in delivering sales trainings and experience in working in a fast-paced environment with revenue responsibilities.
• Be a proactive self-starter, problem-solver, competitor, and hold themselves and others accountable to company standards.
• Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors.
• Excellent communication skills: communication must be clear, concise, and convincing, whether verbal or written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, and Tableau (preferred).
• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field (preferred).

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 $130,000 - $200,000 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.