Major Account Manager, SLED

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 Major Enterprise Account Manager, SLED to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Major Accounts Manager, SLED you will:

• Play an integral role in new business pitches,foster long-term relationships, act as a catalyst in negotiating business terms to achieve enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet solutions and deliver meaningful results for all parties involved.

• Effectively on-board new clients and proactively focus on growing and developing existing accounts with the State of CT and local gov’t agencies.

• Generate a robust sales pipeline, qualify opportunities, and provide accurate forecasts.

• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work that reflect our commitment to excellence.

• Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience in selling enterprise network security solutions and services to large and complex organizations

• Ability to move deals through the sales cycle, with a proven record of accomplishment of closing large deals and exceeding targets

• Strong presentation, influencing, and cultural fluency skills effective for executive audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 8+ years of experience selling into SLED accounts with a focus on State agencies and local gov’t
• 2+ years of experience selling enterprise network security products and services

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.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11paid 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 $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. #J-18808-Ljbffr