Major Account Manager at Fortinet Technologies Canada Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

350000.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Cybersecurity, Account management, Strategic planning, Enterprise sales, Relationship building, Contract negotiation, RFP response, Sales forecasting, Pipeline management, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Network security, Fortune 1000 sales

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a global leader in cybersecurity, securing the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations worldwide. Our Security Fabric architecture provides intelligent, seamless protection across the evolving attack surface, meeting the growing performance demands of the borderless network. With a commitment to security without compromise, Fortinet is trusted by over 500,000 customers globally. Join us in addressing the most critical security challenges in networked, application, cloud, or mobile environments. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic and growing team as a Major Accounts Manager and play a crucial role in driving direct sales engagements within a portfolio of Named Fortune 1000 accounts and strategic partners. As a key player, you will be responsible for creating and implementing strategic, cybersecurity solutions account plans, focusing on securing enterprise-wide deployments of cutting-edge Fortinet products and services. Build and nurture executive relationships, leveraging them to propel successful sales processes. Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams to craft and deliver compelling Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes that lay the foundation for enduring partnerships. Key Responsibilities: * Generate and manage enterprise business opportunities, overseeing the entire sales process through successful closure. * Achieve quarterly sales goals, consistently delivering on targets. * Develop a robust sales pipeline, diligently qualifying opportunities, and providing accurate forecasts. Required Skills: * 5-8 years of proven sales experience, specializing in Fortune 1000 Major Accounts. * Minimum 3 years of successful enterprise network security product and service sales. * Track record of achieving sales quotas and maintaining career stability. * Proficient in closing large deals. * Exceptional presentation skills tailored to both executives and individual contributors. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. * Self-motivated, independent thinker capable of navigating deals through the selling cycle. * Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Competitive, self-starter with a hunter 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. Education: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree 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 $300,000 - $350,000 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 (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com. Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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Responsibilities

The Major Account Manager is responsible for driving direct sales engagements and implementing strategic account plans for Fortune 1000 clients. They will build executive relationships and collaborate with internal teams to manage the entire sales process from opportunity generation to closure.