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Major Account Manager

Fortinet · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-timeRemote10+ yrs$220k–$280kListed as no visa sponsorshipComputer and Network Security
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In short

Manage and drive direct sales into major enterprise accounts by creating and implementing strategic account plans. Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning proposals and negotiate business terms to achieve sales goals.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Direct salesStrategic account planningEnterprise account managementExecutive relationship buildingContract biddingRFI/RFP responseSales pipeline managementSales forecasting

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Requires over 8 years of experience selling to major enterprise accounts and at least 2 years in enterprise network security. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of quota achievement and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

About the employer

Fortinet

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey.

INDUSTRY
Computer and Network Security
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Sunnyvale, CA
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
55 on LinkedIn
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Network SecurityEnterprise FirewallFirewallIntrusion Prevention System (IPS)VPNAntivirus

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Questions about this role

Is this Fortinet role remote?
Tagged remote.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $220,000–$280,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales into Major Enterprise Accounts. Create and implement strategic account plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers in Major Enterprise Accounts and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with appropriate internal groups to generate and deliver winning Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve win/win results that provide the basis for solid ongoing relationships.

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In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales into Major Enterprise Accounts. Create and implement strategic account plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers in Major Enterprise Accounts and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with appropriate internal groups to generate and deliver winning Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve win/win results that provide the basis for solid ongoing relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Generating Major Enterprise Accounts business opportunities and managing the sales process through to closure of the sale.
  • Achievement of agreed quarterly sales goals.
  • Generate a sales pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and accurately forecast pipeline

Required Skills

  • Proven ability to sell solutions to Major Enterprise customers.
  • A proven track record of quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
  • Experience in closing large Enterprise deals.
  • Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A self-motivated, independent thinker that can move deals through the selling cycle
  • 8+ years of experience selling to Major Enterprise Accounts
  • 2+ years of experience selling enterprise network security products and services
  • Results-oriented, Self-starter, Hunter-type mentality.
  • The Major Account Manager, Enterprise is required to customarily and regularly work outside of their office or home office engaged in selling, including travel as needed to make a sale.

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 $220,000 - $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

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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