Named Account Manager, SLED

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Houston, TX, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Drive direct sales into assigned SLED (state, local government, education) accounts, develop territory plans, build executive relationships, coordinate internal teams for proposals/RFPs/SOWs, negotiate contracts, and close deployments of Fortinet security solutions to meet quota.
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 Dallas, Texas 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

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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 South 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 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

  • Expert understanding of SLED accounts (state, local government, K-12, higher education) within the assigned region
  • Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales
  • Experience selling solutions and moving deals through the selling cycle
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
  • Excellent presentation skills for different audiences
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers
  • Experience coordinating internal teams for contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work
  • Ability to negotiate terms of business to achieve mutually beneficial results
  • Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
  • Previous experience in network security and familiarity with VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering
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