Fortinet

Manager, Inside Territory Account Manager SLED

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Frisco, TX, USA

Hybrid

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Manages a team of Inside Territory Account Managers focused on SLED sales growth. Develops territory strategies, improves team efficiency, coordinates demand-generation initiatives, creates outreach messaging, communicates lead-generation results to executives, builds relationships with decision-makers and partners, manages pipeline accuracy, and analyzes sales performance. Requires technology selling leadership experience, network security expertise, proven quota achievement, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel as needed.

Summary Generated by Built In

In this key role, you will manage a team of Inside Territory Account Managers in your assigned territory. Create and implement strategic plans focused on improving and expanding sales. Monitor the performance of the iTAM team and take necessary actions to insure the continued success of the team

Responsibilities:

Manage and motivate a team of Inside Territory Account Managers
Develop plans to expand and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the individual inside teams and processes that drive additional revenue opportunities
Initiate and coordinate demand generation outreach with marketing department personnel
Write up and modify email outreach and call scripts for demand creation teams for company and impactful messaging response from prospects
Serve as lead contact responsible for the flow of information to/from executive management in regards to inside lead gen results to sales opportunities
Develops relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners in the field to ensure fluid communication in support of sales
Consistently builds and delivers on an accurate territory pipeline
Analyze demand creation efforts and results to consistently improve efforts

Required Skills:

5+ years technology selling experience managing a team
Experience in the network security industry
Experience selling into the space
A proven track record of significant over-quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
Selling experience must include one of the following : 1) Firewall/VPN, 2) AV 3) IDS/IDP
Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Goal oriented individual, with vast interpersonal managerial skills, strong business acumen and positive leadership abilities with proven results in mentoring, motivating and developing teams.
The Manager 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.

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Skills Required

5+ years of technology selling experience managing a team
Experience in the network security industry
Experience selling into the SLED space
Proven record of significant over-quota achievement
Demonstrated career stability
Sales experience with Firewall/VPN, antivirus, or IDS/IDP products
Excellent presentation skills with executives and individual contributors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, managerial, business acumen, leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
Ability to travel as needed for sales activities

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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.