Fortinet

Named Account Manager, SLED

Posted 9 Hours Ago

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Hiring Remotely in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

In-Office or Remote

Mid level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Drive direct sales into SLED (state, local government, K-12, higher ed) accounts in North Florida. Develop territory plans, build executive relationships, coordinate bids and proposals, negotiate contracts, and promote Fortinet security solutions to meet sales targets.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 Named Account Manager, SLED in North Florida to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named Accounts Manager, SLED you will:

Drive direct sales engagements into SLED accounts within your assigned territory.
Create and implement territory plans to achieve deployments of Fortinet solutions to a set of assigned, existing accounts and new logo prospects, within your assigned territory.
Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these relationships to achieve quarterly sales goals.
Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work.
Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve mutually beneficial results and long-term partnerships.
Build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

Experienced Tech Sales professional with an expert understanding of the SLED accounts (state, local gov’t, K-12, and higher edu) within the North Florida region.
Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales
Experience in selling solutions
Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
Excellent presentation skills for different audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to move deals through the selling cycle
Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Candidates who excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Previous experience in network security and familiarity with technologies such as VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering

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.

About Us

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 [email protected].

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.

Skills Required

Experience selling into SLED accounts (state, local government, K-12, higher education) in North Florida
Proven experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales
Experience selling solutions and moving deals through the selling cycle
Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
Excellent presentation skills for different audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Ability to coordinate with internal teams to produce proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and Statements of Work
Previous experience in network security and familiarity with VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering

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.

Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.