Fortinet

Inside Sales Representative - Germany

Reposted 3 Months Ago

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Hiring Remotely in Germany

Remote

Entry level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Provide administrative and sales support to Account Managers and Sales Directors: manage schedules, prepare customer meetings and presentations, handle CRM lead and opportunity management (Salesforce), arrange evaluations/licenses/quotations, resolve customer queries, coordinate cross-functional follow-up, and apply basic technical knowledge to support sales targets.

Summary Generated by Built In

Inside Sales Representative – Germany

Role Location: Fortinet office in Frankfurt

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 to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

The Role

We are seeking motivated and focused individuals to join our Inside Sales Team. Achieving our future goals and remaining a leader in our field requires exceptional individuals who can share and understand our passion for success.

You will work with and support our managers, executives and Account Manager.

As an ISR at Fortinet your role will involve:

Supporting one or more of our Sales Team Directors with administrative & organizational tasks including
- Managing schedules
- Preparation for customer meetings
- Documentation and follow-up tracking of team meetings & calls
- Preparation of presentations
- Booking travel
- Coordinating with other departments, sharing customer feedback, and supporting overall sales targets
Lead and Opportunity Management via the CRM tool (Salesforce.com)
Provide all other tasks associated with Account Management – e.g. Arrangement of evaluations, licenses, renewals and quotations
Identify customer queries and resolve to enhance customer satisfaction
Basic technical knowledge and understanding

Required Skills & Experience

Proven organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills (in German / partly English)
Goal orientated and self-confident with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work independently under pressure
Ability to prioritize, be flexible and take the initiative

Why Join Us

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. Our Total Rewards package is competitive, supporting your overall health and financial well-being, and we offer flexible work arrangements in a supportive work environment.

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.

#LI-Onsite

About UsFortinet 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.

Skills Required

Proven organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (and partial English)
Goal oriented and self-confident; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Take initiative; be flexible
Basic technical knowledge and understanding (cybersecurity product familiarity preferred)
Experience with lead and opportunity management via CRM (Salesforce.com)
Administrative support skills: scheduling, meeting preparation, documentation, travel booking, presentation preparation

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.

Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards for eligible roles vest quarterly over four years, with 70% vesting in the first two years and no one-year cliff. This front-loaded structure can provide meaningful near-term value and may be complemented by recognition or refresh stock awards.
Retirement Support — Global retirement and savings programs are offered, with plan details varying by region. This indicates structured support for long-term financial wellbeing across countries.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes health and welfare coverage, paid time off, and wellness programs as part of a broader Total Rewards approach. Coverage is positioned to support health, financial wellbeing, and major life events.