Business Development Manager - SECOPS
Location: Germany / work region DACH
About Fortinet:
Fortinet is a global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions. With a mission to secure People, Devices and Data everywhere, Fortinet offers a comprehensive suite of products and services to protect businesses of all sizes.
Role description:
Fortinet is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our team as a SECOPS Business Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth and expanding our market presence in the Security Operations (SECOPS) sector. You will play a pivotal role in identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth in the SECOPS sector, leveraging Fortinet's industry-leading cybersecurity solutions.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders in target organizations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales and Pre-Sales, marketing and Channel to develop and execute Go-to-Market strategies.
- Drive SecOps sales opportunities together with Sales and Pre-Sales through the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.
- Provide input to product development teams based on market feedback and customer requirements.
- Educate Sales Teams on positioning of the Fortinet offering.
- Meet and exceed sales targets, revenue goals, and other key performance metrics.
- Represent Fortinet at industry events, conferences, and seminars to showcase our SECOPS solutions and thought leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field. MBA is a plus.
- Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management roles within the cybersecurity industry, with a focus on SECOPS solutions.
- Strong understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, security incident response, threat detection, and remediation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze market trends, customer data, and sales performance metrics.
- Experience working with channel partners, resellers, and distributors is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Join Fortinet:
- Opportunity to work for a global leader in cybersecurity with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence.
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, and benefits.
- Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and fast-growing industry.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a focus on teamwork and professional development.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and driving business growth, we invite you to join our team at Fortinet as a SECOPS Business Development Manager. Apply now and be part of our mission to secure people, devices and Data everywhere.
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, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field
- MBA
- Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management within cybersecurity focusing on SecOps
- Strong understanding of SOC environments, incident response, threat detection, and remediation
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-motivated, proactive, results-driven; able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills to analyze market trends, customer data, and sales metrics
- Experience collaborating with Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, and Channel to develop Go-to-Market strategies
- Experience working with channel partners, resellers, and distributors
- Willingness to travel as needed
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings appear comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, counseling, wellness programs, and HSA/FSA options. Some materials also highlight affordability and multiple plan choices.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as strong, with PTO and reports of flexible or even unlimited PTO depending on team or manager. These options contribute to a perception of good flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Support includes maternity and paternity leave alongside childcare/parenting resources and adoption/surrogacy assistance. This indicates robust family-oriented benefits.
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