Channel Account Manager

Channel Account Manager

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 dynamicChannel Account Managerto be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business

Channet Account Manager you will:

• Createbusiness plan that will provide appropriate execution steps to achieve target growth by:
• Working with product and technology leaders develop distinct products services and offerings powered by Fortinet technology.
• Building a regular cadence of relationship-building responsible for exercises to enable stronger partnerships
• Work at a deal level to facilitate the joint pipeline provide weekly tactical support on order processing and order management and ensure purchase orders are submitted in a timely manner according to Sales forecasts in Salesforce
• Educate the team on our enterprise security platform value proposition to drive growth
• Work with joint country leadership (Sales SE Marketing Channel) to implement local business plans. Ensure the right cross-functional and decision-making stakeholders at Federal/NCR involved in the Business Plan process and sign-off on its approval
• Develop and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with cross-functional stakeholders from both organizations to measure progress against mutual business objectives
• Share and communicate Federal/NCR product offerings to internal teams; translate needs into solutions
• Balance short term revenue initiatives with longer-term development objectives

We Are Looking For:

• Proven track record in partner sales.
• Fully qualified experienced sales professional that is forward thinking and has an expert understanding of the technology business sector.
• Minimum ten years prior sales experience.
• Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies with MSSPs.
• Previous experience managing partner relationships at all levels (Dir/VP/C)
• Proven ability to sell solutions.
• A proven track record of quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
• Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strategic and independent thinker that can move deals through the selling cycle
• Competitive Self-starter Hunter-type mentality
• Bilingual French and English
• Previous experience in network and cyber security including but not limited to SD-WAN ZTNA Security Operations tools

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent.

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 on a challenging enjoyable and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890000 customers around the globe.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical dental and vision coverage including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling legal advice mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness disability and life insurance as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies including paid health days to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Companys discretion.